WestJet flight attendants cite about 35 hours of unpaid work a month as strike looms from Aug. 2
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WestJet flight attendants have a strike mandate starting Aug. 2 over claims of ~35 unpaid duty hours per month, risking cancellations during a peak holiday travel window. Even if a deal is reached, the dispute highlights near-term operational disruption risk and potential cost pressure from wage/credit-hour system changes. The news is a modest negative for airline-related risk assets and travel demand expectations in the near term.
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WestJet flight attendants, represented by CUPE Local 8125, have authorized strike action by a 99.4% vote, with job action set to begin as early as Aug. 2. The union says the central issue is ending what it describes as roughly 35 hours of unpaid required duties each month. A strike during the August long weekend travel period could trigger widespread flight cancellations. WestJet is allowing a one-time free change or cancellation for flights booked between July 30 and Aug. 4.
