Despite WestJet wind-down plans, a strike isn't a sure bet, but the clock is ticking | Page 897 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: July 29, 2026 - 14:35

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Despite WestJet wind-down plans, a strike isn't a sure bet, but the clock is ticking

July 29, 2026

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind-down operations ahead of a potential strike or lockout by its flight attendants. But an agreement to gradually halt operations doesn't mean the company is guaranteed to go through a labour dispute, as negotiations between the union and the company continue.



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