North American airline pilots are seeking new contracts as the demand for air travel continues to recover, reports the Globe and Mail.
Pilots at major carriers are demanding better pay and working conditions from company management. This assertive stance comes at a time of pilot shortages and increased public support for unions. Members at some unions have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract isn’t reached.
The labour tension is widespread across airlines in Canada and the U.S., with the report clarifying the status of pilots at WestJet, Air Canada, Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit, JetBlue Airways and even cargo pilots at FedEx who have all been beating the drums for a better deal in recent months and days.
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