WestJet flight attendants' union issues 72-hour strike notice

A WestJet flight attendant strike at the peak of travel and tourist season is one step closer after the union representing the 4,400 workers issued its 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. Canadian Union of Public Employees 8125 said in a news release that the two sides are “still too far apart on some key issues.”“We have been clear about what needs to change, and we have worked hard to reach a fair deal,” said Alia Hussain, the local’s president.“T