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WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have served a 72-hour strike notice, citing stalled collective bargaining and demands for fair wages alongside an end to unpaid labour. Negotiations continue as the carrier’s summer travel season ramps up, with strike action possible as early as Aug. 2.
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WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have served a 72-hour strike notice, citing stalled collective bargaining and demands for fair wages alongside an end to unpaid labour. Negotiations continue as the carrier’s summer travel season ramps up, with strike action possible as early as Aug. 2.
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