WestJet flight attendants’ union says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline, setting up the possibility of job action during the summer travel season. The notice comes amid ongoing contract negotiations, with the union representing about 4,400 flight attendants. Multiple outlets report that, if a tentative agreement is not reached within the notice period, some flights could begin to be grounded by Friday. The 72-hour notice is treated as a formal step that can precede a strike, although no strike action is confirmed in the reports. The timing is particularly significant because it falls during a busy period for air travel, raising the prospect of disruptions should negotiations fail to result in a deal. The union and WestJet have not been described in the provided accounts as reaching an agreement, and the outcome depends on whether talks conclude successfully before the notice expires.
WestJet flight attendants’ union issues 72-hour strike notice
WestJet flight attendants’ union says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline, setting up the possibility of job action during the summer travel season. The notice comes amid ongoing cont...
- A flight attendants’ union for WestJet issues a 72-hour strike notice to the airline.
- The union represents about 4,400 WestJet flight attendants.
- A strike could be possible if no tentative agreement is reached within the notice period.
- Outlets say some flights could start to be grounded by Friday if negotiations fail.
- The notice is issued during the summer travel season.
Unless a tentative agreement is reached, some flights could start to be grounded by Friday
2 hours agoCALGARY — The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.
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