How mediation plans went awry before the WestJet mechanics strike
An order by the federal labor minister to subject WestJet and its aircraft mechanics to binding arbitration unexpectedly led to a strike on one of...
WestJet confirms end of AMFA strike
Further damage to guests, employees and communities is prevented while the airline works to rebuild CALGARY, AB, June 30, 2024 /CNW/ – WestJet confirms that...
WestJet demands ‘urgent clarity’ from government on strike after 800 flights cancelled
A strike by WestJet aircraft mechanics forced the airline to cancel hundreds more flights on Sunday, disrupting the plans of around 110,000 travellers over the...
WestJet cancels 235 flights as mechanics stage surprise strike on busy long weekend
A surprise strike by unionized WestJet aircraft mechanics has left thousands of passengers wondering whether they will reach their destinations on Saturday after the airline...
WestJet mechanics go on unexpected strike, disrupting travel ahead of the long weekend
On Friday evening, WestJet aircraft mechanics went on a surprise strike, threatening to disrupt flight connections for thousands of travellers at the start of the...
WestJet strike averted as Ottawa forces airline and mechanics to arbitrate
A possible long weekend strike at WestJet was averted. On Thursday, the federal government ordered the airline and aircraft mechanics to settle their dispute in...