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WestJet flight attendants to end strike after reaching tentative wage deal
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- The Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, reached a tentative agreement with the airline, ending a strike that caused hundreds of flight cancellations.
- The union sought pay for flight attendants from check-in to clock-out, rather than only for time when the aircraft is in motion, and the tentative deal includes recognition of more work hours and general compensation increases.
- The agreement will be presented to flight attendants for ratification, with details to be shared by the union ahead of the vote.
- WestJet had canceled 615 flights due to the strike, which followed a similar labor dispute at Air Canada and reflects broader efforts by cabin crew in North America to improve wage structures.
- The federal government welcomed the deal, which comes after WestJet had offered wage increases totaling approximately 15.5% over several years plus additional pay for all hours worked.
