What Happened
Union Rejects Company Proposal As Insufficient For Cabin Crews
WestJet flight attendants have gone on strike after rejecting the company’s proposal for a new compensation model, which the union says does not go far enough in recognizing the value of their work. The strike has disrupted travel plans, including those of 650 Special Olympics athletes, and has forced the airline to ground its planes. WestJet had offered a 13% retroactive wage increase and a 2.5% annual raise, but the union is seeking a more comprehensive agreement. The situation was first reported by an unknown source.