The Canadian Press: In a media release from the union, Alia Hussain said WestJet’s latest offer didn’t go far enough.
“We are on strike because we believe we deserve better,” said the president of the union’s 8125 local. “We are ready to go back to the table to settle. We hope the federal government will not interfere and will let the bargaining process run its course. Unpaid work is a big piece of our priorities, but we are bargaining a comprehensive contract.
“We would not be here if (the airline) had taken our concerns seriously for almost 11 months of bargaining.”…