"WestJet's own mechanics rejected a recommended deal in 2024, and this one came in short of the full ground-pay the union wanted, the same issue that's sunk cabin crew votes elsewhere. Travellers are used to doing their own 'pre-flight checks' before their vacations.
Travellers are used to doing their own 'pre-flight checks' before their vacations.
It's safe to say those checks typically don't include a comprehensive look at the nitty-gritty dates and details of union talks with their airline of choice.
After two labour disruptions in less than a year at Canada's two biggest carriers – and seeing how quickly things go south with flight cancellations when talks break off – Canadian vacationers may be...
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Travellers are used to doing their own 'pre-flight checks' before their vacations. It's safe to say those checks typically don't include a comprehensive look at the nitty-gritty dates and details of union talks with their airline of choice. Travelweek asked aviation industry expert John Gradek for a look-ahead to labour negotiations in the pipeline for Canada's major airlines.
A no-vote reopens strike or lockout risk on 72 hours' notice." <...
The most recent disruption is first on the list. Now travellers and the industry are waiting to see if the Aug. "The live one is WestJet's CUPE flight attendants," says Gradek.
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