WestJet has issued a lockout notice in response to a 72-hour strike notification from the union representing its cabin crew. The move… …
Flight Attendants
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The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike… …
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By Christopher Reynolds The clock is ticking down toward a strike deadline that could see 4,400 WestJet flight attendants hit the picket line… …
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Labour RelationsFeatured
Flight attendants union urges government to reject airlines’ claims on unpaid work
By Christopher Reynolds Canada’s main flight attendants union is crying foul on airline submissions to the federal government on its probe into unpaid… …
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By Craig Lord The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the federal government’s probe into allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector… …
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An arbitrator reviewing wages for flight attendants at Air Canada has finalized rates at the airline, bringing an end to the labour… …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Ottawa needs more data to probe claims of unpaid work at airlines: minister
By Craig Lord Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says her department needs more information from air carriers and unions to settle recent allegations of… …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Smooth sailing or turbulence ahead? A look at the airline labour talks on the horizon
By Christopher Reynolds After several years of labour unrest in transport, Canadian travellers face more potential airline disruptions in 2026. Strikes by Air… …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsWorkforce Statistics
Canada’s economy contracts 0.3% in August amid labour disruptions
Canada’s real gross domestic product contracted 0.3% in August, erasing most of July’s 0.3% expansion, according to Statistics Canada data released Friday.… …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
WestJet flight attendants’ union initiates contract negotiations with airline
The union representing WestJet flight attendants says it has given the airline notice to begin contract talks. CUPE 8125 says in a… …

