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Flight attendants union issue 72-hour lockout and strike notices

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On July 30, 2026, CUPE Local 8125 issued a 72-hour strike notice, prompting WestJet to immediately counter with a 72-hour lockout notice. Because those 72-hour deadlines expired without a negotiated agreement, the dispute escalated into the active, full-scale strike currently grounding flights.

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