This week, the union that represents WestJet cabin crew announced the details of a tentative agreement reached with the Calgary-based airline following a one-day strike.
According to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the agreement features an over 18 percent salary increase spread over three years, along with a new “duty period premium” that provides extra compensation for ground work.
Additionally, the deal offers increased time off and enhanced allowances for food and uniforms, among other benefits.
During the long holiday weekend for many, all WestJet flights across a large part of Canada were suspended as the countdown began to a strike by 4,400 flight attendants, who ceased work early on Sunday.
The airline and the union managed to come to a tentative agreement early on Monday, leading to a gradual return to normalcy for WestJet operations after the strike.
In the upcoming weeks, cabin crew members will have the opportunity to vote on the agreement.
Despite the one-day strike by WestJet flight attendants, passengers with cancelled flights will continue to face delays until the airline can accommodate them on existing flights.
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