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What we know as union vote opens'Our goal remains the same as it has been from the beginning: to reach a fair, negotiated, collective agreement,' Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125 saysLast updated Jul 09, 2026 You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.WestJet flight attendants have officially opened a strike vote today. Photo by Gavin Young/PostmediaWestJet flight attendants have officially opened a strike vote today that will continue until July 15, 2026, according to a public statement from CUPE.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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The earliest date a legal strike or employer lockout could occur is August 2, 2026.“Our goal remains the same as it has been from the beginning: to reach a fair, negotiated, collective agreement,” Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125, is quoted as saying in the statement. “A strong strike mandate demonstrates that our members are united behind their bargaining committee and committed to achieving meaningful improvements.”Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAt the centre of the dispute, reports Travel Week, is what the union is calling a widening gap between the work that flight attendants are required to perform and how that work is compensated. According to CUPE, flight attendants are responsible for passenger safety from the moment they report for duty, yet significant portions of that time are not fully compensated under the current system. On average, says CUPE, flight attendants work 35 hours every month unpaid.These grievances echo the complaints Air Canada’s flight attendants had when 10,000 of them went on strike last August, resulting in a three-day interruption of service by the airline and, later, a federal government probe into unpaid work.CUPE notes that a strike vote does not mean a strike will happen. Instead, members are simply authorizing strike action “should it become necessary at a later stage of the bargaining process.”Hussain said the union is “committed to reaching a negotiated settlement” and remains “focused on securing an agreement that recognizes the value of the work WestJet flight attendants perform every day.”The strike vote results will be released by CUPE 8125 after voting closes on July 15.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.