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WestJet mechanics’ union issues strike notice for possible job action Friday

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Union timed strike notice to disrupt busy Canada Day long weekend: WestJet CEO
WATCH: WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech discusses ongoing negotiations with the union representing maintenance engineers after the union issued a strike notice, he believes was timed to disrupt travel plans during the upcoming Canada Day long weekend. – Jun 26, 2024

WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday.

The airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued a strike notice that could mean a work stoppage as early as 5:30 p.m. (MT) on Friday.

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WestJet mechanics issue strike notice, again

The notice comes after the union called off its strike plans last week and returned to the negotiating table.

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WestJet says it will start taking action in the coming days to manage the impacts of the possible job action.

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‘I don’t see what the resolution could look like’: WestJet CEO calls for union to act reasonably

The airline cancelled dozens of flights last week before contract talks resumed.

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Union members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative deal earlier this month and have voiced opposition to WestJet’s request for arbitration.

 

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