WestJet Encore pilots file 72-hour strike notice, seeking higher pay and set to strike as early as June 1st.

Pilots at WestJet's regional carrier, WestJet Encore, filed a 72-hour strike notice and may go on strike as early as June 1st. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) stated that some progress has been made following two weeks of negotiations, but key issues remain unresolved. WestJet Encore pilots are seeking higher pay, as the union claims they are among the lowest-paid regional pilots in Canada.

May 29, 2024
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