WestJet flight attendants have formally filed a notice of dispute after contract negotiations with the airline failed to reach a new agreement.
The move was announced Monday by the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 8125, which represents about 4,400 cabin crew workers at WestJet.
Bargaining between the two parties began in September 2025.
The union said flight attendants are demanding better pay, better schedules and safer working conditions.
Union president Alia Hussain said: “Flight attendants are performing increasingly demanding work in a safety-sensitive environment, and we are among the lowest paid in Canada.”
“The system that governs our compensation was built for a different time, and it no longer reflects the value of the work being done today,” he said.
According to the union, flight attendants currently work an average of 35 unpaid hours each month because a large portion of their duties are not fully compensated under the current pay structure.
WestJet told Global News it is “actively engaged in the bargaining process with CUPE” and described the conciliation as “a normal step in the labor negotiation process.”
The airline “recognizes and values ​​the vital role cabin crew play in ensuring the safety, comfort and care of our guests on every flight,” the airline said.
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