When airline workers strike in Canada, everything stops
When Canadian airlines strike, the entire system shuts down. Canada has no rules for partial strikes that keep some flights running.
When airline workers strike in Canada, all flights stop. In August, WestJet flight attendants walked out over pay.
The strike cancelled 250,000 flights. A year earlier, an Air Canada strike stopped flights for 60 hours.
Unlike other countries, Canada has no rules for partial strikes. A partial strike lets workers protest while keeping some flights running.
Instead, Canada faces a choice: allow total disruption or have the government force a deal. Both options are difficult.
Why it mattersStrikes can paralyze an entire country. Other nations balance workers' rights with keeping essential services running. Knowing how Canada compares shows why some countries handle labour disputes better than others.
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