Labor dispute disrupts travel plans for 20,000 on Canada Day weekend

Labor dispute disrupts travel plans for 20,000 on Canada Day weekend

WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, announced the cancellation of 150 flights, impacting approximately 20,000 passengers starting Saturday. This significant disruption comes as the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) commenced a strike on Friday evening amid Canada’s busy long weekend, citing the airline’s reluctance to engage in effective negotiations. The labor strike initiated by WestJet’s maintenance workers […]