Are WestJet flight attendants going on strike? What we know as union vote opens

WestJet flight attendants have officially opened a strike vote today that will continue until July 15, 2026, according to a public statement from CUPE.The union says it is seeking member support for a strike position, while negotiations continue under federal conciliation. 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, pr