The latest: WestJet flight attendants go on strike

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After failing to reach a deal on a new contract, WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants are now on strike. 

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After failing to reach a deal on a new contract, WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants are now on strike. 

Both CUPE Ontario, the union representing the flight attendants, and airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed early Sunday morning. 

Here’s the latest on the strike. All times are Eastern:

The WestJet headquarters building is seen through razor wire as WestJet flight attendants hold a
The WestJet headquarters building is seen through razor wire as WestJet flight attendants hold a "Day of Action" while union members vote on a possible strike in Calgary, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Shortly after 2 a.m.

The union announces flight attendants are on strike. The airline also announces the move. 

2:14 a.m.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu issues a statement saying she’s disappointed an agreement wasn’t reached, and said the government believes “the strongest deals happen at the table.”

5:59 a.m. 

Toronto’s Pearson airport announces on social media that WestJet has suspended all flights due to the labour disruption.

9:06 a.m.

CUPE Ontario posts on social media that its members are picketing at Pearson International Airport at Terminal 3.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 2, 2026. 

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