WestJet flight attendants wrap up vote on tentative deal
- WestJet flight attendants are concluding a week-long vote on a tentative contract deal with the airline this afternoon.
- The Canadian Union of Public Employees said the deal offers over an 18% wage increase across three years and new pay for ground work.
- The agreement came after tough negotiations and a one-day strike by about 4,400 cabin crew earlier this month over boarding pay issues.
- If approved, the contract provides a 13% wage increase in October, a 2.75% raise in January, and a 2.5% raise at the start of 2028.
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WestJet flight attendants have until Monday afternoon to vote on the agreement-in-principle between their union and the airline.
Winnipeg Free Press
WestJet flight attendants wrap up vote on tentative deal
CALGARY - WestJet flight attendants are wrapping up a week-long vote this afternoon on whether to accept a contract deal struck between their union and the airline.
Deal Or No Deal: WestJet Attendants’ Vote Closes Today
It's decision day for WestJet flight attendants, as voting closes at 2 p.m. MT on the tentative agreement between the airline and CUPE 8125. The union, which represents about 4,400 WestJet cabin personnel, has unanimously recommended ratifying the deal. The agreement comes after flight attendants at WestJet went on strike earlier this month, when a 28-hour work stoppage that began 02AUG led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Among the u…
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