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WestJet statement regarding ALPA strike authorization vote outcome

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Low-cost carriers, Aviation, WestJet, National Airports System, Economy of Canada, Calgary International Airport, Air Line Pilots Association, International, WestJet Encore

CALGARY, May 10, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today issued the following statement regarding the outcome of the strike authorization vote put forth by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) to WestJet pilots.

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  • CALGARY, May 10, 2018 /CNW/ - WestJet today issued the following statement regarding the outcome of the strike authorization vote put forth by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) to WestJet pilots.
  • "Weacknowledge the outcome of this vote and recognize the mandate WestJet pilots have given ALPA," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO.
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WestJet statement regarding ALPA strike authorization vote

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Thursday, April 26, 2018
Low-cost carriers, Aviation, WestJet, Economy of Canada, Air Line Pilots Association, International, Calgary International Airport, WestJet Encore

CALGARY, April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - WestJet today issued the following statement regarding the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) announcement that it has issued a strike authorization vote to WestJet pilots.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, April 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - WestJet today issued the following statement regarding the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) announcement that it has issued a strike authorization vote to WestJet pilots.
  • "A strike authorization vote is a common step by unions in context of the overall labour negotiation process," said Ed Sims, WestJet President and CEO.
  • "We remain focused on successfully negotiating an agreement that will benefit our pilots and WestJet."
  • Members of the WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more.