Why are Canada’s WestJet flight attendants on strike? Here’s what’s happening
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Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet went on strike on Sunday after talks with the country’s second-largest airline broke down, grounding flights during one of the busiest weeks of summer, news agency Reuters reported. WestJet said it had offered a 13 per cent wage increase this year, followed by yearly increases of 2.5 per cent through 2029. It also said it offered extra pay for all hours worked, equal to a further 12 per cent salary increase, aimed at addressing the union’s concerns about unpaid work. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...
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