WestJet flight attendants go on strike after talks fall through, grounding flights

Flight attendants at Canada’s WestJet, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, initiated a strike on Sunday following a breakdown in contract negotiations with the airline. The labor action has resulted in the grounding of flights across the carrier's network during the peak summer travel season. The union represents approximately 4,400 flight attendants at the country's second-largest airline. The dispute centers on disagreements regarding compensation, leading to the current cessation of operations.