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Stepping Up for Change

Every big change begins when everyday people decide to step forward. At WestJet, that is exactly what is happening at their contact centre. Workers from the inside are stepping up...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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October 08, 2025

WestJet’s Own Words Show Why You Need a Union

At the recent company meetings, WestJet’s own leadership laid it out. Here’s what Samantha Taylor, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer, said: VSOs were offered in “a...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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October 03, 2025

Building Momentum Together – Unifor Local 531 at WestJet

(Local President Karen Berry and YYC Chairperson Sherwin Antonio) Yesterday was a powerful day of solidarity and learning with elected representatives from Unifor Local 531, the union representing 1,700 WestJetters in YVR,...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 25, 2025

Reminder: Join Us This Week – Every Card Counts ✊

We had an amazing response today at Campus handing out meeting notices — thank you to everyone who stopped, listened, and asked questions. The momentum is real. But here’s the...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 23, 2025

We’re Close — Let’s Push This Over the Line

We are so close to reaching the majority support needed for Unifor to file an application with the Canada Industrial Relations Board to represent Contact Centre workers. Every card signed...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 19, 2025

Protecting the Best of WestJet Together

WestJet has always been a company with a proud history. From its early days, it built a reputation on Western Hospitality, on neighbours looking out for neighbours, and on treating...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 17, 2025

Welcome to the Campaign to Unionize WestJet’s Contact Centre

Quick Highlights – Why Workers Are Joining Unifor Local Support: Unifor Local 531 already represents 1,800 WestJetters with an office at Calgary Airport. Airline Experience: 17,000 aviation workers &...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 15, 2025

Stronger Together: WestJet Workers from Unifor 531 Standing With You

We’ve received an important letter of support from WestJet members who are part of Unifor Local 531. These are your coworkers at the airports in Calgary, Vancouver, and...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 12, 2025

WestJet Workers in Calgary – Taking Action!

Today, while WestJet throws a Contact Centre “appreciation BBQ” at Campus, they continue outsourcing your jobs to El Salvador. Workers have had enough. Unifor organizers are roadside at Campus from...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 12, 2025

YOU’RE INVITED

BUILD THE CONTACT CENTRE YOU DESERVE! This is an opportunity to learn more about Unifor, ask questions, and speak directly with union representatives about what unionizing could mean for you...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 09, 2025

Building a Stronger Future at the Contact Centre

This week we sent a letter directly to the CCEA representatives. You can read the letter here: In it, we recognized that many of them likely got involved because...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 05, 2025

Voluntary Separation Offers: Why It’s Time to Act Together

WestJet has announced voluntary separation offers to Contact Centre team members. On the surface, this may look like just another “business decision,” but it’s part of a bigger pattern we’ve...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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September 03, 2025

Thank you!