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More than 4,400 WestJet flight attendants walked off the job after nearly 11 months of unsuccessful negotiations over wages, scheduling and working conditions. The strike has forced Canada’s second-largest airline to cancel hundreds of flights, creating immediate disruption across its network.
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More than 4,400 WestJet flight attendants walked off the job after nearly 11 months of unsuccessful negotiations over wages, scheduling and working conditions. The strike has forced Canada’s second-largest airline to cancel hundreds of flights, creating immediate disruption across its network.
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