WestJet Flight Attendants’ Tentative Deal Includes 18 Percent Wage Increase, New Benefits
The union representing WestJet’s flight attendants says its tentative deal with the Calgary-based airline includes a more than 18 percent wage hike over three years and new compensation for previously unpaid duty time. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) announced it had reached a tentative deal on Aug. 3, following the end of a …
The union representing WestJet flight attendants, CUPE, has reached a tentative deal with the airline, potentially ending a strike. The agreement includes a wage increase of over 18 percent spread across three years and new compensation for previously unpaid duty time. Union leaders describe the deal as meaningful progress, recognizing more of the work performed by cabin crew.
- CUPE reached a tentative deal with WestJet on August 3, following a one-day strike.
- The proposed agreement includes a wage hike of more than 18 percent over three years.
- New compensation for previously unpaid duty time is part of the deal.
- The union states the agreement represents meaningful progress for its 4,400 members at WestJet.
- The deal aims to evolve the flight credit system and increase compensation for cabin crew work.
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