WESTJET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS GO ON STRIKE

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Calgary, AB — CUPE 8125 WestJet flight attendants have officially gone on strike.

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“We tried until the very last minute to get a fair deal that recognizes the value of the work cabin crews do,” said Alia Hussain, CUPE 8125 President. “WestJet’s offer did not go far enough.”

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“We are on strike because we believe we deserve better. We are ready to go back to the table to settle. We hope the federal government will not interfere and will let the bargaining process run its course. Unpaid work is a big piece of our priorities, but we are bargaining a comprehensive contract.”

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“We would not be here if they had taken our concerns seriously for almost eleven months of bargaining.”

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Media Availability – Calgary

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CUPE 8125 President Alia Hussain will have a media availability to discuss the strike.

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Details:
Sunday, August 2
8 AM (Mountain Time)
Calgary International airport, outside curb on the island near International departures

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