WestJet flight attendants vote to strike if no deal is struck

The vote means flight attendants could begin job action as soon as August 2, disrupting summer travel plans.

Members of a union representing approximately 4,400 WestJet flight attendants have voted for a strike action against the airline, paving the way for a job action by Aug. 2 that would upend summer travel plans across the country. The vote, favoured by 99.4 per cent of union members, comes months after a stalemate at the bargaining table. “The members of CUPE 8125 are united and determined,” Alia Hussain, CUPE 8125 President, wrote in a statement, while calling the company back to the bargaining table.

“They voted to strike because they stand behind the bargaining priorities that they have identified, especially pay for all hours of work performed. WestJet should do the right thing and prevent travel disruptions for their passengers.” More to come...

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