Published 4 months ago

WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

WestJet expresses commitment to reaching an agreement with ALPA that benefits Encore pilots and ensures long-term sustainability.
Last year, WestJet narrowly avoided a strike with a different pilot group, canceling flights before reaching a last-minute deal.
Delays in new aircraft deliveries for WestJet occur after a Boeing 737 Max panel issue, causing certification setbacks.

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CTV News

WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday, increasing the prospect of headwinds after a bumpy year for the airline's owner.

4 months ago·Canada

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CBC News

WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday after aviators at the company's regional carrier voted 97 per cent in favour of strike authorization, the Air Line Pilots Association said.

4 months ago·Canada

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Global News

WestJet Encore pilots vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action

Turbulent skies could be ahead after WestJet Encore pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate on Tuesday and could walk off the job on April 19.

4 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Winnipeg Free Press

WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline's turbulence

CALGARY – WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday. The Air Line Pilots Association says aviators at WestJet’s regional carrier voted 97 per cent in favour of strike authorization after contract talks around pay and career progression came to a “near standstill.” The 355 pilots can walk off the tarmac 72 hours after union leadership files a strike notice. A WestJet Boeing 737-700 a…

4 months ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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