WestJet mechanics, represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), have ended their strike action and will return to work. The decision comes after negotiations resumed following a stalemate, with both parties agreeing to binding arbitration to resolve the contract dispute. While WestJet resumes operations, significant disruptions are expected in the coming week as the airline works to reposition aircraft and crew.
WestJet has canceled over 800 flights as the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) strike enters its third day. The airline is calling for an end to the strike, arguing that it is causing unnecessary disruption and damage. WestJet is operating a reduced schedule with a limited fleet of 32 planes.
WestJet has announced an additional 235 flight cancellations due to the ongoing strike by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). The airline is facing significant disruptions and is working to maintain stability in its remaining operations.
WestJet has been forced to cancel 235 flights due to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) strike. The airline is facing significant disruptions and is calling for intervention to resolve the situation.
WestJet has announced the cancellation of over 150 flights due to a strike by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), impacting approximately 20,000 travelers. The airline is seeking intervention to mitigate the disruption and is urging the union to resume negotiations. Flight cancellations will begin on June 29th, with further disruptions anticipated if the strike continues.
WestJet has strongly criticized the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) for initiating strike action despite the government’s intervention with binding arbitration. The airline expressed outrage at the timing of the strike, which disrupts travel plans for thousands of Canadians during the July long weekend.
Thousands of junior doctors in England are staging a five-day strike, their 11th in a dispute over pay and working conditions. The strike, coinciding with the UK’s general election, highlights the ongoing issues plaguing the National Health Service (NHS). Junior doctors demand a 35% pay raise, citing a 25% decrease in pay over the past 15 years. The government, facing pressure from the strike and the upcoming election, has offered pay raises but refuses to make further offers during the pre-election period. The strike has caused widespread disruption to hospital services and has raised concerns about the future of the NHS.
Samsung is facing a potential crisis as the National Samsung Electronics Union has announced a strike for June 7. The union, representing 20% of Samsung’s workforce, is demanding higher salaries, performance bonuses, and more annual leave. Should the strike escalate, it could disrupt production of smartphones, semiconductors, and other electronic devices, potentially impacting Samsung’s upcoming product releases and the global supply chain.
After a month-long strike, a tentative agreement has been reached between the union representing 400 Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) workers and the gallery’s management. The workers had gone on strike on March 26 after rejecting the company’s offer, which they said failed to address key issues such as wage increases and protections against contracting out for precarious part-time workers. Details of the new tentative agreement have not yet been released, as union members still need to vote on it.
Customer service managers working for London Underground are set to strike on Friday, April 26, causing potential disruptions across the network. The strike, organized by the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA), will impact individual stations at short notice, as seen in a similar walkout on April 10. The TSSA is striking over concerns regarding the terms and conditions of its members’ jobs. The union claims that London Underground has refused to negotiate, leading to the decision to take further strike action. The strike will last from 12:01am to 11:59pm on April 26, extending into April 27 for employees with shifts starting before 11:59pm the previous night. While the strike is unlikely to cause widespread disruption, passengers are advised to stay informed about potential station closures and delays.
