WestJet pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice late Monday to the airline’s management as thousands of Canadians prepare for travel over the May long weekend.
The Air Line Pilots Association , which represents WestJet pilots, said in a statement that pilots plan to begin lawful job action on Friday, which could include “grounding all aircraft and effectively shutting down operations.”
“Should flight delays or cancellations occur, impacted guests will be refunded or reaccommodated, as applicable,” the airline said. “After nine months of negotiating, management still fails to understand today’s labour market conditions, leading to a mass exodus of our pilots in search of better work opportunities, and more will follow if this agreement does not meet our pilots’ needs,” said Bernard Lewall, chair of the WestJet ALPA Master Executive Council.
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