World News Today Live Updates on August 3, 2026 : Canada's WestJet flight attendants go on strike in dispute over pay, flights cancelled, 250,000 flyers impacted
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On August 3, 2026, flight attendants at Canada's WestJet airline initiated a strike, citing grievances over pay. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, announced the action on their Facebook page. As a result, numerous flights were cancelled, directly impacting 250,000 flyers. The dispute centers around compensation, highlighting ongoing tensions between labor and management.
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