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WestJet, union talks ‘progressing’ as strike deadline nears, minister says

Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug.

WestJet, union talks ‘progressing’ as strike deadline nears, minister says

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Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug.

2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

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Close to 4,400 union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could walk off the job as soon as Sunday, Aug. 2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

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2, unless both sides reach a negotiated agreement on a new contract.

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