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WestJet Flight Attendants Ratify Three-Year Agreement With 90.2% Vote After Strike

WestJet flight attendants ratified a new three-year collective agreement with 90.2% support, ending a labor dispute that triggered a strike and grounded hundreds of flights in Canada earlier this month. The agreement removes an immediate operational risk while setting new labor-cost and staffing parameters for the airline.

Discovered 2026-08-24T14:20:26.563765-07:00 | 2026-08-24T14:20:26.563765-07:00

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The 90.2% ratification vote ends a strike that grounded hundreds of flights in Canada and restores labor stability at WestJet.
The three-year agreement establishes the airline’s labor framework and cost structure for the coming years, with potential implications for staffing, scheduling and operational resilience.

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