Over a hundred security screeners laid off at YVR

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Over a hundred security screeners laid off at YVR
The cut was caused by budgetary constraints
Dan Burritt May 18, 2011 17:35:45 PM
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - Over a hundred airport security screeners have been given their pink slips at YVR.

Tania Canniff with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers says 120 people have been affected because of budget cuts at the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority.
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"We've already seen evidence of longer line-ups. We're concerned about the fatigue aspect for our members and what this might mean from the safety perspective," says Canniff.

She adds they will be taking this issue up with the Minister of Labour as well.

Lecia Stewart with Aerogard, the company contracted by CATSA to run the screening, says security is still top of mind.

"Our commitment is to meet the requirements of screening, as very precisely set out by rules and procedures from Transport Canada."

The union plans to grieve the layoffs.

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