WestJet flight attendants go on strike, leaving thousands of travelers stranded

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WestJet flight attendants are officially on strike, raising concerns about potential disruptions for thousands of travellers during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. What sparked the labour dispute, how could it affect operations across Canada, and what happens next? Joining us now is aviation expert John Gradek from McGill University. Photo courtesy of THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

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