CALGARY — WestJet airplane mechanics are hitting the picket lines in a surprise move that threatens to disrupt flights for thousands of travellers at the outset of the Canada Day long weekend.
The second-largest airline in the country says it is again asking for immediate intervention by the federal labour minister and the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Earlier this month, the mechanics voted to reject a tentative deal with the Calgary-based airline and issued two strike notices while WestJet sought government intervention.A large number of striking Cargill workers and their families have turned to the Guelph Food Bank for support as the labour strike enters its second month. Numbers confirmed by Guelph Food Bank show that in the week of June 17 alone, more than 150 striking Cargill workers and their families signed up at the 100 Crimea St.
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