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WestJet Flight Attendants Vote on Strike | Calgary News
WestJet flight attendants, numbering over 4,000, are preparing for a possible strike as they vote on authorizing a walkout—potentially disrupting summer travel by August 2. After their contract expired last year, they’re pushing for a fair deal on pay, scheduling, and work-life balance. The union, CUPE Local 8125, is rallying members ahead of the vote, which could give them leverage if negotiations stall. A major issue: current pay combines flight and non-flight duties into one rate, which the union argues doesn’t reflect the true scope of their work. Similar to Air Canada’s recent strike…
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