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WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants began a strike August 2, 2026, cancelling over 300 mainline flights and disrupting travel across Canada. The strike mainly stems from unresolved pay and ground work compensation issues.

The RMT union has called three 24-hour strikes in August 2026 against East Midlands Railway due to safety issues with faulty Class 810 Aurora trains. EMR will operate limited services only from 7am to 7pm on strike days with significant disruptions expected.

WestJet flight attendants struck on August 2, 2026, canceling over 300 flights and affecting 250,000 passengers across Canada. The walkout followed failed contract talks focused on pay and unpaid ground work.

WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, causing cancellations of mainline flights at Regina and Saskatoon International Airports. Union picketing and passenger delays marked the disruption.

WestJet flight attendants launched a strike on August 2, 2026, canceling around 600 flights across Canada. The walkout centers on compensation for pre-takeoff duties, affecting domestic and international routes.

WestJet flight attendants launched a strike on August 2, 2026, cancelling 600 flights across Canada. The dispute centers on unpaid ground duties and ongoing contract negotiations since September 2025.

WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants began striking on August 2, 2026, halting all mainline flights from Regina and Saskatoon airports. The strike caused cancellations on key routes to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

WestJet flight attendants began a 72-hour strike early 2 August 2026, cancelling around 600 flights and disrupting key Canadian routes. The strike, called by CUPE Local 8125, centers on pay disputes over unpaid pre-takeoff duties amid ongoing contract talks.

WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to the cancellation of about 600 flights in Canada. The strike focuses on pay disputes over unpaid ground duties before takeoff.

WestJet flight attendants began a strike on August 2, 2026, leading to around 600 flight cancellations during a busy Canadian summer weekend. The strike stems from a pay dispute over unpaid pre-flight duties, with over 130 destinations affected and ongoing contract negotiations.