Canada’s WestJet Reaches Deal With Union to End Strike by Flight Attendants

NYT World Monday 03 August 2026, 12:13 UTC By Shawna Richer 1 min read

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WestJet flight attendants striking at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia, on Sunday.

WestJet flight attendants striking at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia, on Sunday. [Image text:] PAID WE NEVER PPED RING T OUR TS. FRU W ATED TP FRUSTRATED WITH WESTJET? SO ARE WE! FLY! CUPE USIN EXECUTIVE MC FRUSTRATED WESTJET? SO ARE WE! HERE FOR YOUR SAFETY FRUS W WES SOAI DYTOS FRUSTRATED WITH WESTJET? SO ARE WE! UNPA WOR WON FLY

Canada (LOCATION) WestJet Reaches Deal With Union to End Strike (ORG) Vancouver International Airport (LOCATION) Richmond (LOCATION) British Columbia (LOCATION)

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