The union representing WestJet flight attendants says it has given the airline notice to begin contract talks.

CUPE 8125 says in a press release that it has served notice to bargain a new collective agreement. Its current contract is set to expire on Dec. 31.

The union says WestJet flight attendants are seeking compensation for what it says is unpaid work.

The press release says flight attendants across the country are seeking better treatment.

Earlier this month, Air Canada flight attendants rejected their employer’s latest wage offer in a new contract vote after striking in August over similar concerns.

The union’s statement comes the same day that dozens of Air Canada flight attendants represented by CUPE rallied on Parliament Hill on Tuesday alongside NDP MP and labour critic Alex

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