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The clock is ticking for Air Canada and its pilots to reach an agreement in their labour dispute ahead of a looming shutdown that could upend air travel for thousands of passengers. Some disruptions have already begun as a midnight deadline is fast approaching for the national carrier and the …
Read More »Air Canada pilot strike averted as tentative deal reached with union
Air Canada and the union representing more than 5,200 pilots have reached a last-minute tentative deal in their labour dispute, averting a strike that could have disrupted travel plans for thousands of passengers. In a statement on Sunday, Air Canada said that a new tentative, four-year agreement reached with the …
Read More »Air Canada strike: What are your rights in an airline work stoppage?
With a potential strike by Air Canada’s pilots or a lockout by the company inching closer, travellers may be wondering what rights they have and what they can do if their flight gets cancelled. The airline said Monday that plans were already being made to start suspending operations ahead of …
Read More »Why you might see Air Canada pilots on picket lines ahead of a possible strike
Air Canada pilots will be taking to the picket lines next week in advance of a possible work stoppage. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said Friday that pilots from Canada’s largest air carrier will participate in a nationwide “informational picket” on Tuesday. Pilots will be demonstrating at the international …
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