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Questioning the adequacy of WestJet’s compensation proposal

Published August 3, 2026 at 6:02 AM UTC

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The union representing WestJet flight attendants argues that the airline’s latest offer failed to address the fundamental issues that have persisted throughout nearly a year of bargaining. While the company highlighted a 13 per cent pay bump, union representatives contend that the proposal did not go far enough to rectify the long-standing practice of unpaid work. For years, cabin crew have typically been paid only while the aircraft door is closed, leaving them uncompensated for essential ground duties. With over 99 per cent of members voting in favor of a strike, the workforce has signaled that they are no longer willing to accept compensation structures that ignore the full scope of their professional responsibilities.