Charlene Hudy, Air Canada pilots union head, will resign if pilots reject a 42% pay increase deal, averting a strike.

Charlene Hudy, head of the Air Canada pilots union, announced she will resign if pilots reject a tentative deal reached after a year of negotiations. The agreement offers a 42% pay increase over four years, averting a strike that could have disrupted flights. However, some pilots, especially newer recruits, criticize the persistent pay gap with experienced colleagues. A ratification vote is expected in the coming weeks, considering scheduling and quality of life issues.