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Despite WestJet wind-down plans, a strike isn't a sure bet, but the clock is ticking

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind down operations before its flight attendants strike or are locked out. But an agreement to gradually halt operations doesn't mean the company is guaranteed to go through a labour dispute, as negotiations between the union and the company continue.

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WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind down operations before its flight attendants strike or are locked out. But an agreement to gradually halt operations doesn't mean the company is guaranteed to go through a labour dispute, as negotiations between the union and the company continue. WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind down operations before its flight attendants strike or are locked out. In a note sent to some employees and obtained by CBC News, WestJet vice-president of inflight operations Robert Antoniuk wrote the agreement between the union and the airline "is not an indication of escalation toward labour action," despite it explicitly being an agreement on how to shut down operations in the event negotiations between the CUPE WestJet Component and the company fail. "Pre-positioning is required," said Gradek, explaining that airlines such as WestJet need to make sure physical airplanes and crew members aren't stuck overseas in the event of a shutdown. WestJet flight attendants vote to strike by August long weekend Either the company or the union would need to provide 72 hours' notice of a strike or lockout, so July 30 could be the first direct confirmation the airline would have to cancel flights for thousands of passengers in the following days.

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From the storyIn a note sent to some employees and obtained by CBC News, WestJet vice-president of inflight operations Robert Antoniuk wrote the agreement between the union and the airline "is not an indication of escalation toward labour action," despite it explicitly being an agreement on how to shut down operations in the event negotiations between the CUPE WestJet Component and the company fail.

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From the storyIn a note sent to some employees and obtained by CBC News, WestJet vice-president of inflight operations Robert Antoniuk wrote the agreement between the union and the airline "is not an indication of escalation toward labour action," despite it explicitly being an agreement on how to shut down operations in the event negotiations between the CUPE WestJet Component and the company fail.

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