Westjet Strike
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WestJet flight attendant deal includes 18% wage hike over 3 yearsThe Canadian Union of Public Employees says the deal includes a more than 18 per cent wage hike over three years, as well as new compensation for work done on the ground.CanadaAug 6
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Edmonton couple stuck in Caribbean amid WestJet strike aftermathAn Edmonton couple is stuck in St. Lucia as citizenship status has prevented one of them from taking the flight WestJet wanted to rebook them on, which would go through the U.S.ConsumerAug 4
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WestJet strike ends after tentative deal reachedGood news for the travelling public, the strike by WestJet flight attendants has ended after a tentative agreement was reached overnight.CanadaAug 3
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WestJet flight attendants on strike as company suspends most bookingsThe union representing 4,400 WestJet flight employees says its members are on strike after last-minute negotiations failed to reach a deal.CanadaAug 2
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WestJet cancels dozens of flights ahead of possible flight attendant strikeWestJet has begun cancelling flights ahead of a potential flight attendant strike, saying the move is intended to prevent widespread disruptions across its network.CanadaAug 1
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Possible WestJet strike has Kelowna travellers worried about their plansWestJet has also begun preparing for a possible disruption by grounding some aircraft to avoid stranding additional passengers and planes.CanadaJul 31
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Possible WestJet strike leaves dog competitor out thousands in rebooking feesAn Edmonton dog trainer who has to travel for agility competitions felt she had no choice but to spend thousands to re-book her flights with WestJet.CanadaJul 31
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As possible WestJet strike nears, here’s how to navigate flight disruptionsWith both a strike notice and a lockout notice issued by the two sides, passengers should know their rights and options should they face sudden changes to their plans, experts say.CanadaJul 31
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WestJet begins parking 737 aircraft as strike deadline approachesIf a negotiated agreement on a new contract can’t be reached by Aug. 2 at midnight mountain time, those unionized flight attendants could walk off the job.CanadaJul 31
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WestJet flight attendants give 72-hour strike notice, airline issues lockoutThe union representing close to 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline, to which WestJet responded with a lockout notice.ConsumerJul 30
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