The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the deal includes a more than 18 per cent wage hike over three years, as well as a new “duty period premium” that adds compensation for work done on the ground.
It also includes increased time off and higher food and uniform allowances, among other things.
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All WestJet flights across much of Canada were grounded over what was a long holiday weekend for many, as the clock ticked down to a strike by 4,400 flight attendants, who walked off the job early Sunday.
The air carrier and the union reached a tentative deal early Monday, and WestJet operations gradually returned to normal.
Cabin crew members are set to vote on the deal in the coming weeks.
Hurray 18% increase in airfares!
What is the pay scale & benefits AI ?
For the lack of service WESTJET provides it’s cutomers I am appalled the union are asking for 18% over 3 years plus much more.
@Ben, what are the flight attendants supposed to be doing once all service related duties are done, other than their 15 minute walk throughs? Is there some other job that you think they should be doing, like massaging your feet or feeding you grapes?
Let me know when you would work for free! These Union Workers were not being paid until the plane started to lift off.
All Boarding Work was unpaid helping with stowing luggage, flight prep etc. Hours of work not paid! Sit down the grown up are talking!
And that background noise is the sound of trip tickets going up an additional 6% for the next 3 years..
Hopefully these lazy union slackers will do some work now instead of hiding behind the curtain in their den for most of the flight.
Hopefully these lazy unionized slackers do some work now instead of hiding behind the curtain In Their den for most of the flight.