Air Canada employees raise concerns around the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

CALGARY (660 NEWS) — In the wake of the devastating plane crash in Ethiopia, a union representing Air Canada employees says some flight attendants are concerned.

In a statement from the Air Canada component of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) they ask the airline to put the safety of passengers and crew first.

The union adds Air Canada should respect the wishes of crew members who do not want to be forced to fly on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, by re-assigning them to a different plane.

The CUPE union representing WestJet employees also released a statement, saying they are in constant contact with that airline, but believe it is still safe to work on those planes.

The union adds that “WestJet is in round-the-clock contact with Boeing, as well as frequent contact with TC, the FAA and other North American operators including Southwest, Air Canada and Sunwing. All North American operators of the Max-8 continue to operate the model confidently, based on the guidance of Boeing and regulators.”

They go on to say they will continue to work to ensure the safety of the workplace is always at the forefront.

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