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WestJet Talks Continue as Flight Attendants Could Strike Sunday

Federal mediators are supporting negotiations that will determine whether most WestJet flights stop.

A WestJet plane takes off as WestJet flight attendants hold a "Day of Action" while union members vote on a possible strike in Calgary, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
The WestJet headquarters building is seen through razor wire as WestJet flight attendants hold a "Day of Action" while union members vote on a possible strike in Calgary, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
WestJet flight attendants hold a "Day of Action" while union members vote on a possible strike in Calgary, Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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Overview

  • CUPE Local 8125 can give 72 hours' notice and its members could legally walk off as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2.
  • The union represents about 4,400 WestJet flight attendants and voted 99.4% in favour of a strike mandate in mid‑July.
  • The dispute centres on ground pay under the credit‑hour system that currently compensates cabin crew for flight time but not pre‑ and post‑flight work.
  • WestJet says a strike would ground all flights it operates while some regional Q400 services and partner‑operated codeshares could keep running, and the airline is offering one free change or cancellation for travel from July 30 to Aug. 4.
  • Talks are continuing with the Federal Mediation Service involved and NDP MPs have urged the jobs minister not to use Section 107, the back‑to‑work power used in last year’s Air Canada dispute.