Reported 12 months ago
WestJet, Canada's second largest airline, has canceled over 150 flights impacting 20,000 passengers due to a surprise strike by the maintenance workers' union, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association. The strike came after failed negotiations with the airline and a ministerial order for binding arbitration by the federal government. The union's decision to strike has caused disruptions during the Canada Day long weekend, with WestJet expressing outrage and holding the union responsible for the inconvenience and costs.
Source: YAHOO