WestJet Strike: 4,400 Cabin Crew Walk Out, Stranding 250,000 Passengers After Canada Airline Strike

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Flight attendants at WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, launched a major strike on Sunday after contract negotiations between the carrier and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) collapsed over compensation for groundwork and hourly rates. Representing roughly 4,400 cabin crew, the labor action forced WestJet to ground its mainline fleet of Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding an estimated 250,000 travelers during a busy long weekend. Picket lines formed outside major hubs including Toronto Pearson International Airport and Calgary International Airport as passengers scrambled for accommodations and alternative flights, while both the union and WestJet leadership signaled a willingness to remain at the bargaining table to reach a resolution. #westjet #westjetstrike #canadanews #torontopearson #calgaryairport #breakingnews #topnews #worldnews #usnews #cupe #travelchaos #aviation In this Times Now World News report, we break down th

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