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WestJet cancels 81 flights as Sunday’s strike deadline looms
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August 1, 2026
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3:36Now PlayingWestJet says it is continuing to negotiate with union representatives in the hope of reaching an agreement on a new contract before Sunday’s strike deadline. Issues such as hourly wages and ground pay continue to be the key sticking points for WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants.
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