WestJet Layoffs
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WestJet to lay off undisclosed number of pilots amid labour negotiationsWestJet Airlines says it is laying off an undisclosed number of pilots amid negotiations with the union that represents them.CanadaFeb 26, 2021
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WestJet to lay off 120 cabin crew members as of March 2, citing flight suspensionsThe layoffs come as Canadian airlines agree, at the request of the federal government, to suspend all flights to Mexico and the Caribbean until April 30.HealthFeb 5, 2021
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Air Canada to cut approximately 1,700 jobsEarlier Wednesday, Air Canada announced it would suspend more routes in the Atlantic Canada region until further notice.CanadaJan 13, 2021
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WestJet slashing jobs, cutting 100s of flights amid coronavirus restrictionsWestJet is cutting hundreds of flights and laying off employees in an attempt to stay afloat amid continued coronavirus restrictions.CanadaJan 8, 2021
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Latest WestJet layoffs affect 3,333 employees as COVID-19 cripples airline industryThe moves are being made to position the company for "a competitive future following the COVID-19 crisis."CanadaJun 24, 2020
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Grappling with layoffs, WestJet asks minister for labour code exemptionsA labour code exemption would void the requirement of 16 weeks notice for terminating more than 50 workers, a union official said.CanadaMay 21, 2020
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WestJet says it’s laying off 1,700 pilots due to coronavirus crisisThe email says the layoffs will be determined based on "reverse seniority" — meaning the most recently hired 1,700 pilots will affected.CanadaApr 15, 2020
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Coronavirus: WestJet to rehire nearly 6,400 workers through federal wage subsidyThe airline's CEO said the move would not necessarily mean those employees will be going back to work, "as there may simply not be enough work there for them."CanadaApr 9, 2020
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WestJet announces layoffs for nearly 50% of staff due to COVID-19, Air Canada reduces pilotsWestJet Airlines says roughly half of its 14,000 employees will leave the company — some temporarily — due to the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaMar 24, 2020
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