WestJet flight attendants have authorized a strike that could see thousands of workers walk off the job in fewer than three weeks if they are unable to reach a new deal on contract demands.
The union representing some 4,400 cabin crew at the Calgary-based airline said they voted 99 percent in favour of the strike mandate, according to an update to members Wednesday seen by The Canadian Press. Turnout topped 97 percent.
The mandate does not spark immediate job action, but grants union officials the authority to call a strike after a cooling-off period.
A potential strike could occur as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2—during a long weekend in most of the country….