The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that the union representing WestJet flight attendants has given the airline notice to begin contract talks. A Canadian Press dispatch to The Globe says CUPE 8125 said 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. 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 Alexandre Boulerice. "WestJet flight attendants are professionals who deserve to be paid for every minute they're on the job, from preboarding safety checks to postflight duties," said Alia Hussain, president of CUPE 8125. "Unpaid work is unacceptable, and it's time for that to end." WestJet confirmed that it had received notice from CUPE in the morning, adding that it "looks forward to engaging at the table to reach an agreement."