Alia Hussain
Canadaunion leaderFemale6.9Global Dominance: 0.02%Alia Hussain is the president of the union local representing WestJet cabin personnel. Recently, she expressed satisfaction with WestJet Airlines' decision to reverse its controversial seating configuration, which had caused significant discomfort among passengers and complaints from flight attendants. Hussain highlighted the adverse working conditions created by the cramped seating arrangement, emphasizing the importance of passenger comfort in maintaining a positive working environment for cabin crew.
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Alia Hussain is the president of CUPE 8125 who described the tentative agreement as meaningful progress.
WestJet flight attendants win large wage increases and compensation for preboarding workCanada· 2026-08-06
The union’s local president Alia Hussain said flight attendants have 30 days to ratify the agreement.
Some WestJet flights still cancelled after tentative deal reached MondayCanada· 2026-08-04
Alia Hussain, president of CUPE Local 8125, suggested the tentative agreement addresses concerns about unpaid work.
WestJet’s strike may be over, but travellers are still reeling from delaysCanada· 2026-08-04
Alia Hussain, president of the union that represents the cabin crew, had said that although negotiators tried until the very last minute to get a fair deal, what the airline proposed didn’t go far enough.
WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants after brief strike snarled traffic | World News
Jamaica· 2026-08-04Alia Hussain, president of CUPE local 8125, stated that the tentative agreement represents meaningful progress.
WestJet, union reach tentative agreement to end strikeCanada· 2026-08-03
Alia Hussain, CUPE 8125 president, stated that WestJet's offer did not go far enough to address the union's claims.
Frustration descends on long weekend travellers as WestJet strike brings flights to a standstillCanada· 2026-08-03
Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125, said progress has been made in talks, but there were issues that still needed to be resolved at the table.
WestJet begins cancelling flights ahead of strike deadline, leaving travellers in limboCanada· 2026-08-02
Alia Hussain is the president of CUPE 8125 who commented on the negotiations and expressed hope to avoid a strike.
WestJet parks Boeing 737 aircraft as strike deadline loomsCanada· 2026-08-01
Alia Hussain is the president of the chapter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees which represents the flight attendants.
WestJet flight attendants threaten to strike during long August weekend in Canada | World NewsJamaica· 2026-07-31
Alia Hussain is the president of CUPE Local 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants.
WestJet flight attendants’ union issues 72-hour strike noticeCanada· 2026-07-30Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125, said union members were united and determined.
Why and when WestJet flight attendants could strike, and how it may affect youCanada· 2026-07-30
Alia Hussain, president of the union local representing WestJet cabin personnel, expressed her satisfaction with the airline’s decision to reverse course.
WestJet abandons tight seating configuration after passenger outrage
United States· 2026-01-19