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NewsAir Canada expects cargo disruption with any strike shutdown
Image: Celian Genier/Air Canada. Source: Air CanadaAir Canada today said that cargo operations are under threat as it is "finalising contingency plans to suspend most of its operations" in the face of possible industrial action.The airline said that unless a pay agreement is reached with the Air Line Pilots Association ...
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Air Transport International pilots support strike authorisation
Air Transport International (ATI) pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have voted in favour of a strike authorisation in a dispute over their employment contracts.The ALPA said in a November 14 press release that more than 98% of members participated in the vote, and 99.7% of ...
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FedEx union leaders approve pilot deal
The FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC), the governing body of the FedEx unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have approved a tentative pilot contract reached with the express airline last month.The tentative contract agreement, which was reached on May 30, will now go to a membership ratification ...
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WestJet warns of irregular cargo operations after averted strike action
WestJet has warned customers to expect irregular cargo operations after coming to a last-minute agreement with pilot unions to avert strike action.Union members of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) were today due to begin 72 hours of strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.In preparation, WestJet began ...
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FedEx pilot strike woes continue
FedEx could soon be under pressure to keep its freighters in the air with pilots considering strike action.FedEx Express pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have announced that the voting window for a strike authorisation ballot will open on April 18."Mediated negotiations for a new employment ...
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FedEx pilot negotiations head to mediation as peak season approaches
FedEx Express pilots along with the firm's management have filed for federal mediation to resolve contract negotiations, with peak season just around the corner.Union Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said negotiations had been ongoing since May 2021 and last week 100 off-duty FedEx pilots held an informational picket at the ...
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US 5G plans on hold due to aviation concerns
US telecommunications firms Verizon and AT&T have agreed to delay the deployment of certain 5G mobile networks over concerns from aviation that they could affect flight safety.The two firms had planned to activate their C-Band 5G on January 5 but have now agreed to a 14-day delay.The country's aviation industry ...