WestJet flight attendants issue 72-hour strike notice
The Calgary-based airline could see cabin crew walk off the job as early as this weekend after their union escalated contract talks.
Why it matters
A strike by WestJet cabin crew could disrupt flights for thousands of travellers across Alberta and beyond.
The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet has served the airline with 72-hour strike notice, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage this weekend.
The notice marks a significant escalation in the labour dispute between the union and Calgary-based WestJet, though the specific issues behind the standoff were not detailed in initial reports.
With the 72-hour clock now running, both sides face a tight window to reach an agreement before flight attendants could legally walk off the job.
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