WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after brief strike snarled traffic
Summary
WestJet has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants to end a strike that caused hundreds of flight cancellations and disrupted travel during a busy holiday weekend. The deal includes recognizing pre-flight work performed by flight attendants and awaits approval from union members.Key Facts
- WestJet is Canada’s second largest airline.
- The strike led to 495 flight cancellations and stranded about 250,000 travelers.
- The flight attendants’ union is CUPE 8125, representing 4,400 cabin crew members.
- The tentative deal would recognize more of the flight attendants’ pre-flight duties and increase pay.
- The union president called the deal progress but said previous offers from WestJet were insufficient.
- A main issue was how flight attendants are paid for work done before flights take off.
- WestJet’s earlier offer included a 13% wage increase in October and further yearly increases.
- The deal still needs to be approved by the union members before it becomes final.
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