WestJet Flight Attendants Strike | Orlando News

WestJet flight attendants have gone on strike during peak travel season, rejecting the airline’s latest offer that included hourly pay and a first-year wage boost — sparking cancellations, passenger disruptions, and a tense standoff with management. The union, CUPE, insists they’re ready to return to negotiations but won’t accept less than fair compensation for all time worked, including ground hours. This follows a similar Air Canada dispute last year, where government intervention ended the walkout — a move the union later challenged. With flights canceled and passengers scrambling, WestJet’s CEO defends their proposal while the Canadian Jobs Minister urges both sides to reach an agreement — though CUPE hopes this time, the government stays out of it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ea88d32a6ccb002