Planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
Negotiations continue as 4,400 flight attendants press for pay changes tied to ground duties, with some flights set to be grounded by Friday.
- On Thursday, the Canadian Union of Public Employees issued a 72-hour strike notice for 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, prompting the airline to respond with its own 72-hour lockout notice.
- Compensation for ground duties remains a primary disagreement, as the union challenges WestJet's "credit hour" system that pays between $28.88 and $53.61 per credit hour for combined flight and ground work.
- To mitigate potential disruptions, WestJet is allowing fee-free changes for flights between July 30 and Aug. 4, while the union pushes for reforms similar to those Delta Air Lines adopted in 2022.
- Negotiations continue ahead of the Sunday 12:01 a.m. Mountain Time deadline, after which a work stoppage could legally begin if the union and WestJet fail to reach a tentative agreement.
- Federal intervention occurred within 12 hours of an Air Canada flight attendant strike last summer, establishing precedent for potential government action if current negotiations fail to yield a deal.
8 Articles
8 Articles
WestJet flight attendants threaten to strike during long August weeken
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, threatened Thursday to go on strike over unpaid work, a move that could disrupt travel during the busy summer season. The union representing 4,400 cabin crew at WestJet issued a 72-hour strike notice. That means that if an agreement isn’t reached, the strike could begin Sunday — at time when the Monday, Aug. 3 holiday in Canada creates a three-day w…
Planning to fly WestJet? What you need to know about the looming strike
A work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier after their union issued a 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. WestJet responded to the union's move by issuing a 72-hour lockout notice. For summer travellers worried about what this means for their plans, here's what you need to know.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
