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Canada’s second largest airline cancels hundreds of flights, stranding thousands of passengers
The Independent· 2 days agoThousands of passengers had their travel plans disrupted, and some were left stranded, after...
Canada's WestJet cancels more flights as strike roils travel
Gulf News· 3 days agoA mechanics strike that began on Friday evening has forced WestJet Airlines Ltd. to cancel 407...
Canada Orders Binding Arbitration to Resolve WestJet Labor Dispute
The Wall Street Journal· 6 days agoCanada’s Labor Minister ordered WestJet Airlines and the union representing the carrier’s...
WestJet Mechanic Strike Is Averted Before Canada Holiday Weekend
Bloomberg· 6 days agoPrime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has stepped in to prevent a strike that could have roiled...
Canada’s WestJet to Start Canceling Flights as Holiday Weekend Strike Looms
Bloomberg· 7 days agoHave a confidential tip for our reporters? WestJet Airlines Ltd., Canada’s second-largest carrier, will begin canceling flights on Thursday — just ahead of a long holiday weekend — as it prepares for a strike.
UPDATE: Westjet Mechanics End Strike That Grounded 800 Flights
Aircraft Maintenance Technology· 2 days agoAn airport mechanics strike that led to the cancelation of more than 800 WestJet flights ended Sunday night. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association and WestJet ...
WestJet Acknowledges Minister of Labour’s Direction for Final Binding First Contract Arbitration...
Aircraft Maintenance Technology· 5 days agoWestJet on June 27 received confirmation that the Minister of Labour has directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assist WestJet and the ...
Canada's Labor Minister looking into WestJet/AMFA dispute
Reuters· 4 days agoCanada's Labor Minister Seamus O'Regan said on Saturday he was reviewing a decision made by the...
Canada steps in to prevent WestJet engineers' strike, says union
Reuters· 6 days agoCanada's federal government on Thursday intervened to prevent a strike by maintenance engineers at WestJet Airlines, the union representing the workers said in a statement.
More Than 800 WestJet Flights Canceled Due to Mechanics Strike
Aircraft Maintenance Technology· 2 days agoThe Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association had announced plans for the strike ahead of time, after 97% of its members rejected a proposed deal in May. “We regret the disruption this will cause ...