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WestJet Strike Countdown: What to Do If You're Flying This Long Weekend

  Published July 31, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief If you've got a WestJet flight booked for this weekend, here's the situation in one line: a strike or a lockout could ground the airline's cabin crew as early as Saturday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time / Sunday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m. MT — right at the start of the busy August long weekend. Nothing has happened yet. WestJet and the union representing its roughly 4,400 flight attendants, CUPE Local 8125, are both still at the table. But both sides have now filed the legal paperwork that makes a work stoppage possible within days, so this is the moment to actually check your booking rather than hope it sorts itself out. HOW WE GOT HERE Flight attendants voted 99.4% in favour of a strike mandate back on July 15. On July 30, the union issued a 72-hour strike notice over wages and unpaid ground work — CUPE says the average flight attendant does about 35 hours a month of unpaid boarding, security, and delay-related work...

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Wall Street Sees Slight Decline Following Recent Rally

 


In the wake of a robust rally last week, Wall Street experienced a modest downturn. Amidst this financial ebb and flow, Boeing has announced a significant change in its leadership, with the CEO set to depart at the year’s end.

The financial landscape remains ever-dynamic, with investors closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts. The market’s pulse is also influenced by global events, such as the Bank of Japan’s recent interest rate hike—the first in 17 years—signaling a cautious yet pivotal shift in economic policy.

As the market navigates through these fluctuations, the departure of Boeing’s CEO marks a notable corporate transition, reflecting the intricate dance between executive movements and market reactions.

Investors and analysts alike are keeping a keen eye on these developments, understanding that today’s ripples can turn into tomorrow’s waves, shaping the future of the financial world.

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