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WestJet passenger jets are shown parked at departure gates at the Calgary International Airport on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
WestJet airplane mechanics say they are hitting the picket lines in a surprise move.
WestJet says travellers can expect severe disruption to their flight plans if the abrupt strike is not called off immediately.
The second-largest airline in the country says it is asking for immediate intervention by the federal labour minister and the labour tribunal.
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