Overview
- The Air Line Pilots Association issued the notice Sunday, setting the earliest possible walkout for Wednesday.
- Air Transat called the notice premature and said it will begin suspending service Monday with a full shutdown by Tuesday to manage operations.
- Pilots voted on Dec. 2 to authorize a strike, and union leaders say they still prefer a negotiated deal but will walk if needed to secure a modern contract.
- Negotiations began in January to replace a 2015 collective agreement, with core issues including industry-standard pay, benefits, work rules and job security.
- The airline says its latest offer includes a 59% pay increase over five years and major improvements to working conditions, while the union faults management for any cancellations if no agreement is reached.