WestJet flight attendants have authorized a strike that could see thousands of workers walk off the job in fewer than three weeks if they are unable to reach a new deal on contract demands.
Members voted 99 per cent in favour of the strike mandate, said the union representing about 4,400 cabin crew at the Alberta-based airline. Turnout topped 97 per cent.
After a cooling-off period, cabin crew could go on strike as soon as Aug. 2 — during a long weekend in most of the country.
The latest move comes as a key stumbling block — compensation for work done on the ground — rears up less than
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