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WestJet Workers Spoke Up in 2021. Their Warning Still Matters Today

Private Equity Ownership Always Has an Exit Plan This video is worth watching as part of the broader history of how WestJet arrived where it is today. It was...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 14, 2026

Another Round of Cuts. Workers Across WestJet Are Taking Action

Private Equity Ownership Always Has an Exit Plan WestJet is not owned by a traditional airline company. It is owned by Onex, a private equity firm whose business model...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 11, 2026

Know your Rights YEG

We are sorry to hear that some union supporters at YEG are experiencing pressure and bullying from members of the AEA and individuals in leadership positions. Every worker has the...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 09, 2026

YEG WestJet Workers Get the Facts. Know Your Rights. Build the Future Together.

Unifor is on the ground at YEG to ensure that every WestJet worker has access to clear, accurate, and complete information about unionization. Our role is simple. Provide facts....Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 08, 2026

URGENT: Do Not Engage on Employer Systems – Stay Focused, Stay United

We know how frustrating it is to see management-supported anti union messaging making its way through company email and work channels. As tempting as it may be to respond, Unifor...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 06, 2026

Hear From Fellow WestJet Workers: Why They Are Joining Unifor

WestJet YEG, Thank you for the many thoughtful and constructive conversations we have been having with you this week at the airport. We appreciate the time you are taking to...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 06, 2026

CIRB Process Update: All Submissions Filed, Awaiting Board Direction

We want to provide a brief status update regarding the current proceedings before the Canada Industrial Relations Board. At this time, there are no new updates from the Canada Industrial...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 06, 2026

YEG: We Are Close to Majority Support. Let’s Get the Remaining Cards In.

Unifor is at Edmonton International Airport this week and connecting with workers across the base. I am here on the ground and available to provide clear information about joining the...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 05, 2026

Follow up on enforceable rights and building a winning team at YEG

Four days ago Unifor sent an email about the recent scheduling situation at YEG and why good intentions are not the same as enforceable rights. That message laid out a...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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February 03, 2026

Why YEG Needs Enforceable Rights, Not Just Good Intentions

We want to continue the conversation about the recent scheduling situation at YEG and be clear about what it reveals. Many people recognize that responses from internal employee groups often...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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January 31, 2026

Update for WestJet Crew Scheduling team Jan 28, 2026

Where things currently stand We wanted to provide a brief update to the Crew Scheduling team on where things currently stand. Unifor has an active application before the Canada...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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January 28, 2026

Update on Your Union Application at the WestJet Contact Centre - Jan. 23 2026

We want to share a clear update on where things stand in Unifor’s application to represent WestJet Contact Centre employees and what the most recent steps mean for you. Where...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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January 23, 2026

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