WestJet, Union Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike by Flight Attendants The eight month strike by Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) flight attendants at WestJet has come to an end with a tentative agreement that includes improved pay and benefits for affected workers.
The dispute, which resulted in hundreds of flights being canceled and thousands of passengers stranded, highlights the struggles faced by airline employees due to demanding schedules and meager compensation.
The core issue was CUPE's demand for fair pay during the entire shift, not just when the plane is in motion.