WestJet strike deadline approaches putting flights at risk during holiday weekend
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- CBC Canada·3h agoWestJet strike over, but some flights out of Vancouver remain cancelled
While WestJet workers are suspending job action, the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is warning travellers booked with the airline that their flights may still be affected.
Read at CBC Canada → - NYT World·1d agoCanada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants
Labor talks resumed on Sunday between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
Read at NYT World → - NOW Magazine Toronto·1d agoGot a WestJet flight? Here’s what the airline says you should do now
What to know WestJet passengers are being urged to check their travel plans after the airline confirmed its flight attendant strike is now underway, grounding
Read at NOW Magazine Toronto → - CBC Politics CA·1d agoWhat options does the federal government have on the WestJet strike?
For the third summer in a row, the federal government finds itself grappling with an airline labour dispute that is upending Canadians' travel plans — and this time, it's unclear if its labour code power will be able to end the work stoppage.
Read at CBC Politics CA → - Economic Times India·1d agoWestJet strike cancels more than 300 flightsRead at Economic Times India →
- iPolitics CA·1d agoWestJet flight attendants on strike as union, airline fail to come to terms
Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed early Sunday morning.
Read at iPolitics CA → - Financial Post·1d agoWESTJET FLIGHT ATTENDANTS GO ON STRIKE
Calgary, AB — CUPE 8125 WestJet flight attendants have officially gone on strike. “We tried until the very last minute to get a fair deal that recognizes the value of the work cabin crews do,” said Alia Hussain, CUPE 8125 President. “WestJet’s offer did not go far enough.” “We…
Read at Financial Post → - Globe and Mail·1d agoWestJet begins cancelling flights ahead of strike deadline, leaving travellers in limbo
Airline is continuing to bargain with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 4,400 flight attendants, in the hope of reaching an agreement on a new contract by Sunday
Read at Globe and Mail → - Global News Canada·2d agoWestJet cancels 86 flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike
WestJet has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential flight attendant strike, saying the move is intended to prevent widespread disruptions across its network.
Read at Global News Canada → - National Post World·2d agoWhat to do if your WestJet flight is disrupted by a strike or lockout
WestJet is offering flexible change/cancel policies for flyers with travel bookings between now and Aug. 4
Read at National Post World → - Globe and Mail Biz·2d agoWestJet cancels dozens of flights as strike deadline looms
Union representing flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice on Thursday, meaning that workers could go on strike as early as 12:01 a.m. Mountain Time on Sunday
Read at Globe and Mail Biz → - The News Biz PK·3d agoWestJet strike deadline approaches putting flights at risk during holiday weekend
WestJet and the union representing its flight attendants are continuing contract negotiations ahead of a strike deadline that could disrupt travel during one of Canada's busiest holiday weekends.According to The Canadian Press, the Canadian Union of Public Employees , which…
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