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WestJet entitled to assign short vacation blocks during pilot training gaps, arbitrator rules

by Todd Humber February 20, 2026

written by Todd Humber February 20, 2026

An arbitrator has dismissed a union grievance against WestJet, finding the airline was entitled to assign former Sunwing pilots vacation blocks of…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

WestJet entitled to assign short vacation blocks during pilot training gaps, arbitrator rules

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