Flight attendants union issue 72-hour lockout and strike notices

On July 30, 2026, CUPE Local 8125 issued a 72-hour strike notice, prompting WestJet to immediately counter with a 72-hour lockout notice. Because those 72-hour deadlines expired without a negotiated agreement, the dispute escalated into the active, full-scale strike currently grounding flights.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/insight-today--6633039/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates news everyday.