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WestJet Strike Ends After Agreement

WestJet Strike Ends After Agreement

WestJet Strike Ends After Agreement
The WestJet flight attendants' strike has ended. They reached a deal.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees and WestJet made a deal. It happened early Monday morning.
The deal is good news. It means better pay for flight attendants. They will get more money for their work.
WestJet is happy about the deal. The CEO said it shows the hard work of the cabin crew.
The union went on strike Sunday. They did not reach a deal in last-minute talks.
The union said they might strike earlier in the week. The company said they might lock out workers.
The strike was about pay for work on the ground. This includes helping passengers and doing safety checks.
We do not know all the details of the deal. The company shared some of their offer earlier.
The company offered a 13% pay increase. This would start on October 1 and go back to January 1, 2026.
The offer also included extra pay for work hours. This is like a 12% pay increase.
We asked WestJet if the deal is different from their offer. We are waiting to hear back.
WestJet stopped some flights on Saturday. They stopped all 737 and 787 flights on Sunday.
A government minister is happy about the deal. She said it is good news for everyone.
The minister said the deal shows that talking works. She is happy that the parties reached a deal.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is also happy. They said it is good news for travelers.
The chamber said it will take time for WestJet to start flying again. But this is good news for people who are stuck.
The chamber is happy that the deal was reached before it caused more problems. They think we need better rules for labor talks.
Flights will not start right away. Even though the strike is over, it will take some time.
WestJet sorry for the trouble. They are working hard to get flights going again.
A professor said it takes time to get back to normal. The airline has to follow many safety rules.
The professor said the strike is very disruptive. The airline has to pay many costs.
The airline has to check all the planes before they can fly. This is a long process.
Toronto Pearson Airport said all WestJet flights are still stopped. They told passengers to call WestJet for updates.
WestJet said some flights would still operate during the strike. These flights are still going.
The union will vote on the deal. They will send more information to their members by email.
We got some information from Global News' Sean Boynton.
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