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CUPE 8125 serves Notice to Bargain: WestJet Flight Attendants demand fair pay and an end to unpaid work

CALGARY, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, has officially served notice to bargain a new collective agreement.

“WestJet flight attendants are professionals who deserve to be paid for every minute they’re on the job, from pre-boarding safety checks to post-flight duties,” said Alia Hussain, President of CUPE 8125. “Unpaid work is unacceptable, and it’s time for that to end.”

Flight attendants across Canada are standing up for better treatment. This summer, Air Canada flight attendants walked off the job over similar issues, and Canadians overwhelmingly backed their fight.

“We are committed to negotiating in good faith and securing a deal that respects the critical role flight attendants play in keeping the skies safe,” said Hussain.

“Our message to WestJet is plain and simple. Pay us fairly. Pay us for all our time.”

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Erin Rolfson, Communications Representative
erolfson@cupe.ca | 587.982.0418

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