WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 begin a strike after the union says the company’s proposal does not meet the terms the workers seek. In statements issued by CUPE 8125, union president Alia Hussain says the union “tried until the very last minute” to reach a “fair deal” that recognizes the value of flight attendants’ work. Hussain adds that WestJet’s offer “did not go far enough,” prompting the strike to proceed. Both outlets report the walkout as officially underway for Calgary-based CUPE 8125 members. The available coverage focuses on the union’s position and the decision to strike, and it does not provide additional details about the specific bargaining issues, duration, or operational impacts. WestJet has not been quoted in the provided excerpts, and no further context on alternative dispute steps or planned negotiations appears in the summaries. The story reflects the union’s claim that contract talks did not reach an acceptable agreement, leading flight attendants to take strike action.