Flights canceled as WestJet flight attendants strike over pay dispute
Summary
Flight attendants at WestJet, a major Canadian airline, went on strike over a pay disagreement related to work done on the ground. More than 300 flights were canceled, causing travel problems during a busy holiday weekend, while both sides said they want to continue talks to find a solution.Key Facts
- WestJet flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, began striking on Sunday.
- The strike canceled over 300 flights and disrupted travel in Canada during a three-day weekend.
- The main pay dispute involves how flight attendants are paid for tasks done while the plane is still on the ground.
- WestJet offers pay based on a "credit hour" system, while the union wants an hourly rate for all duties.
- WestJet's CEO said they offered a plan with hourly pay and a large wage increase, but the union did not accept it.
- The union president said the airline’s offer did not fairly recognize the flight attendants’ work.
- WestJet flights on Boeing 737 and 787 planes were canceled, but smaller WestJet Encore flights and partner flights continued.
- Last summer, Air Canada flight attendants had a similar strike over pay for groundwork, which ended after three days.
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