WestJet ends mechanics' strike, ratifies new contract with 15.5% first-year wage increase.
WestJet Airlines has ratified a new contract with its mechanics, ending a two-day strike that led to over 1,050 flight cancellations and cost the airline millions of dollars during the Canada Day long weekend. The new contract provides for a 15.5% wage increase in the first year, followed by further incremental increases in the following years. This contract is expected to set a precedent for the industry and may prompt wage increases at other airlines.
July 12, 2024
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