The WestJet mechanics strike appears to have come to a close as the airline and the union reached a tentative deal yesterday. (Sunday)
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) members will return to work as scheduled to immediately start work to restore the network.
“The damage to Canadians and our airline is massive, a swift resolution was necessary; we take no victory laps on this outcome but will sleep better tonight knowing further harm has been prevented,” said Diederik Pen, President of WestJet Airlines and Group Chief Operating Officer.
“We will see no further labour action coming out of this dispute, as both parties agree to arbitrate the contract in the case of a failed ratification.”
Effective June 30 at 10:30 p.m. MT, @WestJet confirms an end to the AMFA strike, as the parties have reached a tentative agreement. We are working to safely restore our operations as efficiently as possible. https://t.co/WENXEL5Mnc
— WestJet News (@WestJetNews) July 1, 2024
The airline was forced to park 130 aircraft at 13 airports across Canada in response to the strike.
Several flights in and out of the Prince George airport were affected, including flights between YXS and Vancouver and Calgary.
–With files from the Vista National Wire
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