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WestJet and maintenance union return to bargaining table

Talks are resuming between WestJet and its maintenance workers.

The two sides have agreed to come back to the bargaining table to work together to find a resolution.

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association has also rescinded its strike notice.

WestJet adds it is working to resume normal operations as soon as possible. Over 40 flights have already been cancelled over the past two days.

“In returning to the bargaining table, we are committed to finding a resolution to avoid further disruption to our operations,” said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer.

The Canadian Industrial Relations Board advised the airline yesterday that it needs more time to decide whether or not an arbitrator is needed to help resolve collective bargaining.

  • Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.

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