Flight Attendants' Strike Points Up Labour Tensions in Canadian Aviation The one day strike by 4,400 WestJet cabin crew members earlier this month left a trail of disruptions, but its significance lies beyond the cancelled flights and frustrated passengers.
The tentative deal reached between the airline and CUPE, the union representing the flight attendants, is a symptom of a broader issue: the struggle for fair wages and working conditions in Canada's aviation sector.
The key sticking point in negotiations was pay increases, with the tentative agreement offering more than 18% over three years.