WestJet pilots could walk off the job on May 19 with the carrier\u0027s chief executive saying a \u0027massive gap\u0027 exists between the sides. Read on.
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Round-the-clock negotiations between WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association continue to intensify as the clock ticks down toward a May 19 strike deadline.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
The standoff leaves thousands of passengers with travel plans for the May long weekend and beyond hanging in limbo — and has already affected bookings, the chief executive said. With more than 16,700 flights slated for this month, WestJet carries nearly one-third of Canada’s domestic market, while Air Canada has half of it.
Bernard Lewall, who heads the pilot union’s WestJet contingent, says pay, scheduling and job security remain the sticking points.
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