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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 ONeill

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September 03, 2025

Vacation Changes: What We’re Losing

Management is calling these 2026 vacation bidding changes “enhancements.” Let’s be honest — they’re not enhancements for us. They’re cutbacks. We’re being given fewer options, less flexibility, and absolutely no...Read More

Billy ONeill

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August 29, 2025

✈ L.I.F.T! or Discipline?

Why WestJet’s new program shows you need union protection. What’s in the L.I.F.T! Program? WestJet says L.I.F.T! is about “support,” but here’s what it really means for you: Targeting: If...Read More

Billy ONeill

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August 28, 2025

What the Air Canada Strike Means for You — and Why Union Power Matters

This past week in aviation has offered a powerful lesson—not just for unionized workers, but for anyone in the sector watching from the sidelines. What It Means for Non-Union Workers...Read More

Billy ONeill

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August 22, 2025

Where We’re At — and Why Your Card Still Matters

We would like to take a moment to share an update on the current status and future direction of our union organizing efforts at WestJet. Many of you have been...Read More

Billy ONeill

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July 15, 2025

Update on the Union Certification Process for WestJet Crew Schedulers

Thank you again for signing a Unifor membership card and supporting the effort to bring strong representation to WestJet Crew Schedulers. Your support has brought us to the next key...Read More

Billy ONeill

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July 15, 2025

WestJet Crew Scheduling Union Drive – Update on CIRB Application

I’m writing to update you on the current status of our application to unionize WestJet Crew Schedulers. Unifor’s application was filed to represent Crew Schedulers employed by WestJet (mainline). We...Read More

Billy ONeill

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June 06, 2025

Momentum Is Building at Campus and Contact Centre – Let’s Keep It Going

We’ve been having incredible conversations this week with WestJetters working across Campus in a variety of roles within CCEA and TAPS. From IT and guest experience to operations, marketing, finance,...Read More

Billy ONeill

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June 04, 2025

Crew Schedulers have applied! Will your group be next?

We wanted to send a big shoutout to all of you who have been working so hard to bring Unifor to your department. Your efforts to talk to coworkers, share...Read More

Billy ONeill

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May 26, 2025

We Filed! Congratulations Crew Schedulers!

We’re excited to share some big news: we’ve officially applied to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to represent all Crew Schedulers, Lead Crew Schedulers, and Shift Lead Crew Schedulers...Read More

Billy ONeill

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May 26, 2025

Onex Buys. Outsources. Sells. Who’s Looking Out for You?

At Onex WestJet, we’ve seen the pattern: ✅ Buy the company ❌ Outsource the jobs 💰 Sell for profit Call centre work? Outsourced. Tier 2 and 3 bases? Eliminated....Read More

Billy ONeill

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May 12, 2025

Contact Centre Agents Build Your Union — One Conversation at a Time

Thanks to everyone who has already signed a Unifor membership card! You're helping build important momentum — but to move forward, we need to grow your majority support inside your...Read More

Billy ONeill

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April 30, 2025

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