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The Onex Playbook at Work

The move to bring the APPR (Air Passenger Protection Regulations) work from the Contact Centre team over to the Regulatory Affairs & Accessibility group isn’t just an administrative change —...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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November 06, 2025

From One Win to the Next: The Power of Collective Bargaining

Who’s fighting for you at WestJet? Every win in aviation — from Air Canada to WestJet to Porter — comes from workers standing together. It’s time to build better, with Unifor. 👉 join.unifor.org/westjet #Unifor #WestJet #BuildBetter #UnionStrong #Aviation

Billy O'Neill

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November 06, 2025

WestJet Contact Centre Update — Fewer Hours, More Pressure, and Why You Deserve Better

You’ve likely noticed what’s been happening inside the Contact Centre over the past few weeks. Several of you have received messages from Workforce offering the option to go part-time, with...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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November 03, 2025

After last week’s news — here’s what comes next for WestJet workers

Last week, Unifor shared what many of us have long suspected: Onex plans to take WestJet public within two years. That means investors are preparing for a cash grab...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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October 31, 2025

✈️ Countdown to the Cash Grab: Onex’s Two-Year Plan to Take WestJet Public

In October, The Financial Post revealed that Toronto-based Onex Corporation — the private-equity firm that bought WestJet in 2019 — plans to take the airline public within two years.

Billy O'Neill

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October 28, 2025

From the Stage to the Bargaining Table: Let’s Keep the Momentum Going!

Last week’s strategy session was electric — and not just because of the ideas exchanged. It’s clear the energy is shifting. We’re not just holding the line — we’re gaining...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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October 24, 2025

What are your priorities for collective bargaining with Unifor?

As we move closer to reaching the majority support needed for Unifor to represent WestJet Contact Centre workers, it’s time to start thinking about what you want to see...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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October 22, 2025

We’re So Close — But We Can’t Win from the Sidelines

We’ve built incredible momentum — don't let it stall now. Every day we wait, WestJet keeps moving forward with outsourcing, discipline programs, and changes that make your jobs less secure....Read More

Billy O'Neill

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October 19, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving, WestJetters — Together, We’re Building Something Stronger 🍁

As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving and to share how grateful I am...Read More

Billy O'Neill

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October 11, 2025

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

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