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WestJet Flight Attendants Vote to Strike | Calgary News
WestJet flight attendants, nearly 4,400 strong, have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike over pay — specifically, how they’re compensated for actual work hours, not just flight time. The union, CUPE 8125, demands a rewrite of the outdated “credit hour” system, arguing that pre-flight duties have ballooned without pay increases. With a picket line already out and bargaining stalled, they’re pushing WestJet to return to the table before summer travel chaos hits. CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech admits the system needs fixing and says the company is open to new compensation models — but time is…
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