The union representing WestJet mechanics has withdrawn a strike notice and will resume talks with the airline, the airline's president says.CBC NewsCalgary-based WestJet says that a proposed strike by hundreds of its mechanics is now off, and both parties have agreed to return to the bargaining table. The union representing WestJet mechanics has rescinded a strike notice and will resume talks with the airline.
Earlier Wednesday, WestJet cancelled more than 30 flights ahead of a possible strike, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling."We recognize the impact the initial cancellations had on our guests and our people, and we sincerely appreciate their patience and understanding during this time," said WestJet president Diederik Pen.
Scott Christopherson, a spokesperson for the union, confirmed that both parties have agreed to return to the bargaining table, and said talks would resume next week.Union members had voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative deal last week and opposed the airline's request for arbitration this week.
The union, whose members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative agreement last week, says it opposed the move, saying it would undermine their goal of an "industry-changing contract."Airline fees are getting out of control, passengers sayMore airlines now charge for services that used to be part of the ticket price, such as seat selection and customer assistance. The federal government has vowed to make these fees easier to spot, but greater transparency won't end airline fees.
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