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A WestJet flight attendant strike at the peak of travel and tourist season is one step closer after the union representing the 4,400 workers issued its 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. Canadian Union of Public Employees 8125 said in a news release that the two sides are “still too far apart on some key issues.” “We have been clear about what needs to change, and we have worked hard to reach a fair deal,” said Alia Hussain, the local’s president. “There’s still time to avoid a strike. We will continue to bargain around the clock until this is resolved.” The union’s key...