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‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

Arbitration doesn't typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs.
More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'

More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'

WestJet passengers faced more flight disruptions Tuesday despite a deal reached over the weekend to end a strike by its mechanics, as the airline says full resumption of operations "will take time.
The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair

MONTREAL — On a warm Wednesday this month, a cartoon raccoon raised a cocktail glass and sarcastically saluted Air Canada.
WestJet strike averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics

WestJet strike averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics

A possible long-weekend strike at WestJet has been averted.
Umo transit app rides into Whistler and Pemberton

Umo transit app rides into Whistler and Pemberton

While a digital payment method rolls out this week, BC Transit will still accept cash payments and bus tickets
Facing serious shortfall, TransLink cutting staff, costs

Facing serious shortfall, TransLink cutting staff, costs

EV adoption beginning to eat into TransLink's revenues from fuel taxes
WestJet mechanics issue strike notice for possible job action Friday

WestJet mechanics issue strike notice for possible job action Friday

CALGARY — WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday. The airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has issued a strike notice that could mean a work stoppage as early as 5:30 p.m.
B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

B.C. ministry sticking to prior cost estimates on Pattullo Bridge and Broadway subway

Two multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects have been further delayed but the Ministry of Transportation is sticking to its previous cost estimates, for now.
WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

The threat of a strike by WestJet airplane mechanics is off the table — for now — after both sides agreed to resume negotiations, but not before nearly 50 flights were cancelled.
Car passenger sues CN after collision with train in Richmond

Car passenger sues CN after collision with train in Richmond

The woman alleges CN Railway and its employees' negligence caused her injuries.
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