Westjet Strike

• WestJet, union talks ‘progressing’ as strike deadline nears, minister says

  Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

  Canada

  Jul 29
  
• What’s driving WestJet strike threat? Union says ‘unpaid work’ is key issue

  A strike would effectively ground Canada’s second-largest airline in the middle of the August long weekend, a major travel period between Aug. 1 and the Aug. 3 statutory holiday.

  Canada

  Jul 24
  
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• WestJet passengers can change or cancel flights ahead of looming strike

  Earlier this month, WestJet flight attendants voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike, meaning that 4,400 union members could legally walk off the job as early as Aug. 2.

  Economy

  Jul 24
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• WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike as soon as Aug. 2

  A strike by flight attendants would effectively ground Canada's second-largest airline the day before a statutory holiday in many provinces.

  Canada

  Jul 15
• WestJet flight attendants hold information pickets as strike vote takes place

  Almost a year after Air Canada's flight attendants went on strike over the issue of unpaid work, flight attendants at WestJet are threatening to do the same.

  Consumer

  Jul 14
• WestJet mechanics ratify collective agreement following Canada Day strike

  In a Friday update to members, the AMFA-WestJet Negotiating Committee said the agreement was approved by 96 per cent of membership.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2024
• WestJet continues to feel the fallout one week after mechanics strike

  WestJet continues to feel the effects of a mechanics strike that uprooted the travel plans of thousands over the Canada Day long weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2024
• Winnipeg family opts to drive home from California after WestJet flight grounded

  A Winnipeg family's Disneyland vacation turned into a 3,000-kilometre trek across the continent after their flight was impacted by the WestJet mechanics strike.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Saskatchewan travellers in limbo after July long weekend WestJet strike

  According to WestJet, roughly 100,000 passengers across Canada had their travel plans thrown upside down by the strike.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2024
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• WestJet faces ‘damage control’ after strike. What passengers should know

  The end to the WestJet mechanics' strike does not mean the end of flight disruptions, the Calgary-based airline is warning after a hectic long weekend at Canadian airports.

  Consumer

  Jul 2, 2024