Rally to Oppose Privatization of YVR Airport

PSAC-UCTE members, supporters and labour partners will come together at YVR to raise our voices about the potential privatization of one of Canada’s most important airports and the implications for airport workers, travelers, and the communities YVR serves.

Here’s everything you need to know:

YVR Rally: Airport Privatization: Why Risk It?

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 12-2 PM
Location: YVR Airport’s Chester Johnson Park (outside International Departures)

Free snacks will be available for attendees.

What to expect

Hear from PSAC National President, Sharon DeSousa, PSAC BC REVP, Jamey Mills, UCTE National President, Barry Tchir, and BC Federation of Labour President, Sussanne Skidmore.

We are working with our regional and labour partners to finalize the rally details, and we will share additional information with members shortly.

Want to help on the day?

We are also looking for rally volunteers and marshals to assist with participant welcome, campaign materials, setup, and other day-of activities.

If you would like to volunteer, please register by Friday, October 23 using the YVR Rally Volunteer & Marshal Registration Form.

Accessibility

Washrooms at YVR are accessible to customers using wheeled mobility devices and include consideration for people with vision or hearing impairments. Visit the YVR Airport website for more information on washroom accessibility.

Canada Line rapid transit, city bus service and taxis serving YVR are all accessible to people using wheelchairs and other walking aids. Visit the YVR Airport website for more information on accessible transportation.

Rally participants with a service animal can find an animal relief area located west of the rally. Visit the YVR Airport website for more information on animal relief areas.

Will you join us?

RSVP below, encourage your fellow members and colleagues to participate, and help us make sure the voices of airport workers are heard. We look forward to seeing you at YVR!

RSVP to show your support: https://psacbc.com/events/yvr-airport-privatization-rally/

Additional Rally Details

Getting there

Meet us at Chester Johnson Park located outside the International Arrivals parkade at YVR Airport.

Public transit:
Take the Canada Line Skytrain to YVR-Airport Station. The rally will be north of the station outside International Departures.

Parking:
The closest parking is the Terminal Parkade located east of the Domestic Flights terminal. The first half hour is free and the cost thereafter is $14.75 per half hour. The rally will be northeast of this parkade.

Drop-off:
Recommended drop-off location is outside the International Departures terminal. The rally will be south of there.

What to bring

Come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable footwear. UCTE will have campaign signs, flags, and other materials available for participants.

Members are encouraged to wear PSAC and UCTE union colours or clothing.

Please do not bring homemade signage unless approved and consistent with campaign messaging.

YVR facilities

Rally participants may use YVR facilities, such as restrooms or restaurants, provided they are used in an orderly manner and that participants do not continue rally activity or bring signs/placards inside the terminal buildings.

The closest washrooms are located north of the rally near the USA check-in counters (206-298) inside the International Departures terminal.