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WestJet mechanics go on strike, airline says it expects 'severe' travel disruptions
(calgaryherald.com)
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The willingness to try and legislate away strikes is really problematic...
And they’re not an essential service. Let them take a massive PR and financial hit for screwing up peoples travel plans by not negotiating in good faith.
Word is that when a competitor tries to pop up westjet lowers fares and adds routes to kill them off then raises back up again when they have no viable competition.