WestJet ratifies three-year agreement with flight dispatchers

WestJet has announced that its signed a three-year agreement with its flight dispatchers, represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA). The vote lasts until May 18, 2022 and 90% of members voted in favour of a three-year agreement. The vote does not include WestJet Encore. “This agreement is beneficial for the long-term sustainability of WestJet, WestJet Dispatchers and our WestJetters,” said Jeff Martin, WestJet chief operations officer. “We thank our employees for their collaboration and openness to reaching an agreement.” Justin Jones, WestJet CALDA Chair, added: “This is a positive step in the right direction and a testament to