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WestJet cancels several flights in anticipation of mechanics strike

WestJet is facing yet another strike threat….this time from its 670 aircraft mechanics.

The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association says they’ll walk off the job tomorrow (Thursday) evening at 6:00 (Pacific time) if a new agreement isn’t signed.

The Association says WestJet cut off talks this week….so they have no option but to threaten a walkout.

The company says they want a federal arbitrator to lay out a potential deal…a process it considers fair.

WestJet has already cancelled 40 flights through today, affecting 65-hundred passengers.

More cancellations are likely.

with files from Vista Radio news wire

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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