Union Leaders Can Call Strike If Contract Negotiations Break Down
With only a few days left in the 21-day cooling-off period, WestJet pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), sent another strong message to WestJet management late last week with an overwhelming vote of support for lawful job action or a strike. A 91 percent “yes” vote demonstrates WestJet pilots’ resolve for a fair contract that addresses the large gaps in proposals on total compensation, working conditions, and job security.
PRODUCT: Certain Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes.
Focus Is On Issues Identified With American, Allegiant Airlines
In June 2017, the DOT Office of Inspector General announced a review of the FAA's oversight of air carrier maintenance. Based on the initial audit work and additional congressional requests, the scope of the audit is being adjusted.
Will Be Reviewed By ALPA's Master Executive Council Before Ratification Vote
JetBlue has announced it has reached an agreement in principle with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) regarding JetBlue’s pilots. The agreement is subject to a ratification process which includes final documentation, review, and consideration by the ALPA Master Executive Council before being distributed to JetBlue pilots for final ratification.