WestJet mechanics strike one day after federal labour minister imposes binding arbitration

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WestJet mechanics have gone on strike one day after Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose final binding arbitration to resolve the outstanding issues of the collective agreement between the airline and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association .Posted: Jun 28, 2024 9:16 PM EDT | Last Updated: 32 minutes ago

Mark Denesuk, a spokesperson with the union confirmed to CBC News that as of Friday the mechanics were on strike. WestJet responded to union going ahead with a strike on Friday, saying it is "outraged" with the move.

 

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