flight attendants
Flight attendants with Swoop Airlines certified to be represented by CUPE
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says it has been certified to represent 170 flight attendants at Swoop, the low-cost subsidiary of WestJet Airlines. Continue reading
It’s not all globetrotting, jet-setting and peanuts: Flight attendants dispel myths
On May 31, flight crew members celebrate International Flight Attendant Day to recognize the work, time and patience that goes into providing comfort, care and safety to travellers. Continue reading
CUPE certified to represent hundreds of flight attendants at WestJet Encore
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says it has been certified to represent hundreds of flight attendants at WestJet Encore. Continue reading
CUPE has become certified bargaining agent for WestJet cabin crew members
The cabin crew members from one of Canada’s two major airlines will be represented by the country’s most high-profile unions, WestJet said in a news release issued Tuesday night. Continue reading
Air Canada flight attendants say they were lined up, graded on appearance: union complaint
The complaint states that flight staff were directed during initial training sessions to “strut their stuff” by walking down what the document described as a “runway with a spectator section.” Continue reading
WestJet union drive helped by dissatisfaction with pay formula, says flight attendant
Growing anger among WestJet flight attendants about a compensation model that restricts hourly wages to time actually spent in the sky bodes well for a unionization drive at the airline, according to one employee who backs labour organization. Continue reading
Flight attendants sue American Airlines over harassing Facebook posts
Two flight attendants are suing American Airlines over harassing Facebook messages posted by male co-workers. Continue reading
Transportation Safety Board can’t identify object after near ’mid-air collision’ of Porter flight
Federal transportation investigators say they are unable to identify an airborne object that caused a Toronto-bound plane to take evasive manoeuvres that left two flight attendants with minor injuries. Continue reading
Air Transat flight attendants vote in favour of new agreement
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says 61 per cent of employees voted in favour of a mediator’s recommendation to end the labour dispute. Continue reading
Flight attendants at Air Canada approve 10-year contract
Air Canada and CUPE say the airline’s flight attendants have approved a 10-year agreement reached with the carrier last month. Continue reading