WestJet to settle flight attendants' sexual harassment suit for $4.5M

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WestJet has agreed to a $4.5 million settlement in a decade-long class action lawsuit launched by female flight attendants alleging the company failed to maintain a safe workplace after the alleged sexual assault of two female flight attendants by a pilot. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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