August 3, 2026 / Finance

WestJet and CUPE Reach Settlement to End Flight Attendant Strike over Ground Pay

WestJet and CUPE Reach Settlement to End Flight Attendant Strike over Ground Pay

Operational Settlement and Immediate Recovery Frameworks WestJet, Canada’s second-largest carrier, reached a tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 8125 to end a strike by 4,400 flight attendants. The walkout forced the immediate grounding of domestic and international routes across the carrier’s network. The rapid resolution highlights the extreme operational vulnerability … Read more