Alia Hussain

Alia Hussain is a flight attendant employed by WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline. She is a member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents approximately 4,400 cabin crew members at the airline. Hussain and her colleagues have recently become newsworthy due to labor disputes with WestJet management. Specifically, the union issued a 72-hour strike notice, threatening to disrupt travel during the busy summer season, citing issues related to unpaid work. Subsequently, flight attendants went on strike on a Sunday, leading WestJet to cancel over 300 flights. This action significantly snarled travel plans across Canada. The core of the dispute revolves around pay and working conditions. The current relevance of these events lies in the ongoing negotiations between CUPE and WestJet, with potential for further disruptions if a satisfactory agreement is not reached.