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CUPE Media Advisory – Calgary
CUPE Media Advisory – Calgary
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Calgary, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to the overwhelming WestJet strike authorization vote results released today, CUPE 8125 President Alia Hussain will be available to the media.
DETAILS:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
12:00 pm MST
Calgary International Airport
LOCATION:
Outside curb on the island near International departures
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clc/cope 491
Contacts
Media Contact:
Erin Rolfson
erolfson@cupe.ca
587-982-0418
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