WestJet flight attendants reach a new agreement that increases wages by more than 18% over three years and adds compensation for additional work, according to union and business reports. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says the deal includes an 18% wage hike over the three-year term. The agreement also provides new compensation tied to duties performed on the ground, which attendants previously did not always receive pay for under existing arrangements.
The reports describe that the agreement follows a one-day work stoppage (a strike) by flight attendants. Both outlets state that the action helped bring about the wage increases and the new perks or compensation provisions. Details beyond the wage figure and the new ground-duty compensation are not specified in the provided accounts. The information presented focuses on what the union characterizes as improved pay and coverage for work performed outside in-flight duties.
