Reuters
WestJet flight attendants walked off the job after the airline and union failed to reach a new agreement on wages and scheduling. The carrier grounded scheduled Boeing 737 and 787 flights, canceled 309 flights through Sunday night and issued a lockout in response, disrupting operations across Canada.
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WestJet flight attendants walked off the job after the airline and union failed to reach a new agreement on wages and scheduling. The carrier grounded scheduled Boeing 737 and 787 flights, canceled 309 flights through Sunday night and issued a lockout in response, disrupting operations across Canada.
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