WestJet Pilots
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WestJet Encore pilots vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike actionTurbulent skies could be ahead after WestJet Encore pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate on Tuesday and could walk off the job on April 19.CanadaApr 2
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As WestJet strike loomed, transport minister’s staff sought passenger rights reviewStaff in Omar Alghabra’s office were unclear if a strike by WestJet pilots in May would fall under a category within the legislation they helped write.CanadaJun 30, 2023
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‘Somebody has to pay for it’: WestJet pilots deal could impact future travel costsPilots from WestJet's discount subsidiary Swoop are included in the new work agreement, begging the question of how the deal will affect prices on the budget-friendly airline.ConsumerMay 27, 2023
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WestJet tentative deal with pilots calls for 24% pay raise over 4 yearsWestJet pilots are poised to get a 24 per cent pay bump over four years under an agreement-in-principle between the company and the union.CanadaMay 26, 2023
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WestJet and its pilots reach 11th-hour deal to avoid strikeWestJet said Friday morning it was re-starting operations as quickly and efficiently as possible, however the full resumption of flights will take time.CanadaMay 19, 2023
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WestJet passengers grounded at Calgary International AirportTravellers at YYC were having to figure out next steps for their travel plans as WestJet flights in and out of Calgary were cancelled Thursday in anticipation of a pilots' strike.CanadaMay 18, 2023
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WestJet pilots could strike next week; imminent walkout would be ‘premature’Talks between WestJet pilots and their employer dragged on Friday as the union warned a walkout could come as early as next week, leaving passengers' travel plans up in the air.CanadaMay 12, 2023
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WestJet pilots vote in favour of strike mandate, could walk before May long weekendThe Air Line Pilots Association says the 1,600 WestJet pilots it represents can launch a strike as early as the week leading up to the May long weekend.CanadaApr 18, 2023
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WestJet pilots to vote on strike action after talks stallPilots for WestJet are set for a strike authorization vote on Monday after they say talks with the airline have broken down over the past six months.CanadaMar 31, 2023
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WestJet pilots at an ‘impasse’ with airline over contract talks: unionThe union representing WestJet pilots says contract negotiations with the airline have been unproductive and federal arbitration may be needed to avert a strike.CanadaFeb 7, 2023
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