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CUPE’s WestJet Flight Attendants Launch Campaign Demanding Fairness and Respect

CALGARY, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, has launched UltraExtraBasic.ca, a bold new public campaign to draw attention to the issues of unpaid work and disrespect in the airline industry.

The campaign shines a light on how WestJet, once known as a “caring” brand, has drifted away from its own values. It exposes how flight attendants at WestJet are still not paid for all the time they spend keeping travellers safe, and calls for an end to unpaid work in the airline industry.

The union has recently entered a new round of collective bargaining and is calling for an end to the unfair treatment of cabin crew. They are also looking for meaningful improvements to working conditions that reflect the professionalism and dedication of their members.

“WestJet flight attendants go above and beyond to keep passengers safe and comfortable, yet they aren’t being fairly compensated for their time,” said Alia Hussain, President of CUPE 8125. “This campaign is about respect, fairness, and restoring dignity to our people and our profession.”

For more information about the campaign, visit www.ultraextrabasic.ca.

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Erin Rolfson, Communications Representative
erolfson@cupe.ca | 587.982.0418

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Erin Rolfson, Communications Representative
erolfson@cupe.ca | 587.982.0418

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