Strike at the Heart of Canada's Airline Industry WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants have walked off the job, plunging the airline into a contentious battle with its union over compensation and working conditions.
The dispute comes as one of North America's busiest travel weekends gets underway, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling to adjust their plans. At the center of the dispute is pay.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) argues that its members are not fairly compensated for the demanding work they do.