{"id":211392,"date":"2026-08-24T16:52:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T20:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/?p=211392"},"modified":"2026-08-24T18:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T22:50:08","slug":"deal-ratified-westjet-flight-attendants-vote-in-favour-of-new-collective-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/deal-ratified-westjet-flight-attendants-vote-in-favour-of-new-collective-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"DEAL RATIFIED: WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of new collective agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s a good day for good news as WestJet\u2019s flight attendants \u2013 represented by CUPE 8125 \u2013 have ratified their new collective agreement with a 90.2% vote in favour of the deal.<\/p>\n

Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125, said that: \u201cThis is a strong mandate from our members and recognition of the meaningful gains we made at the bargaining table.\u201d<\/p>\n

And Hussain noted that: \u201cThis is only our second contract, and we made important progress, including making sure our members are compensated for more of the work they already do.\u201d<\/p>\n

The agreement, reached after months of negotiations that ultimately forced workers to strike, delivers important gains for close to 4,400 flight attendants, including new compensation for work cabin crew previously did without pay.<\/p>\n

In announcing the ratification of the new collective agreement, Hussain said that: \u201cOur bargaining committee worked hard to make these gains possible, and our members stood together throughout this process. That solidarity made a difference. We know there\u2019s still more work to do over the life of\u00a0this agreement and when we bargain again, and we will keep building on the gains our\u00a0members have fought for and continue pushing for better wages and working conditions for WestJet flight attendants.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new three-year agreement is in effect from Jan. 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2028, and also includes wage increases and other improvements to wages and working conditions.<\/p>\n

The CUPE 8125 executive and bargaining committee thank all members for their solidarity throughout negotiations and the ratification process. The union also thanks WestJet passengers, unions and others who supported flight attendants throughout the bargaining process.<\/p>\n

WestJet comments on ratification <\/strong><\/p>\n

WestJet was \u201cpleased to share that the second collective agreement with\u00a0CUPE, the union\u00a0representing\u00a0WestJet\u00a0Cabin\u00a0Crew,\u00a0was ratified.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alexis von Hoensbroech, Chief Executive Officer, WestJet Group, said: \u201cWe are pleased out cabin crew\u00a0voted\u00a0to\u00a0ratify\u00a0this agreement,\u00a0one that\u00a0modernizes how cabin crew are compensated.”<\/p>\n

He continued: \u201cThe ratified agreement reflects the collaborative efforts of both parties and provides a foundation for\u00a0WestJet’s\u00a0continued success.”<\/p>\n

And the airline\u2019s statement said that it acknowledges\u00a0and\u00a0appreciates the\u00a0patience and\u00a0loyalty\u00a0of\u00a0guests\u00a0who were\u00a0impacted\u00a0during this disruption\u00a0and\u00a0remains\u00a0focused on delivering safe and reliable service to its guests.<\/p>\n

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