Air Canada Pilots Approve Strike Mandate for Mid-September

Unionized pilots vote 98% in favor of strike authorization after over a year of stalled negotiations.

Air Canada pilots could legally strike as early as September 17 following a 21-day cooling-off period.
The Air Line Pilots Association represents over 5,400 pilots at Canada's largest airline.
Negotiations have been ongoing since June 2023 with wages and scheduling as major sticking points.
The union seeks to address pay disparities with U.S. airlines, where pilots earn significantly more.
Air Canada management remains hopeful for a resolution, citing agreements on several contractual points.