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WestJet flight attendants on strike as union, airline fail to come to terms

WestJet flight attendants are on strike, with the airline’s flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract. Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed. Contract talks had been ongoing in the carrier’s home city of Calgary, in an effort to bridge the gaps between WestJet and CUPE WestJet Component. Wages and compensation for work being done on the ground are among the stumbling blocks. WestJet said affected passengers will be refunded or reaccommodated as applicable. “We’re disappointed to…

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