Air Transat Pilots Begin Negotiations for a New Collective Agreement
Among the pilots' priorities are job protection, improvements in salary conditions, group insurance, and better retirement terms.
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) formally notified the airline's management of its intention to negotiate a new collective agreement, in compliance with Section 49 of the Canada Labour Code. This notice officially marks the start of negotiations between the pilots and the company.
"We have a collective agreement that dates back to 2015. We will negotiate a contract that reflects current aviation industry standards in Canada, similar to those recently reached by Air Canada and WestJet," said Captain Bradley Small, chair of Air Transat's MEC. "Our group of pilots is united, and we want management to know that we are ready to fight for a contract that addresses our concerns and brings stability to our airline."
Among the pilots' priorities are job protection, improvements in salary conditions, group insurance, and better retirement terms. According to them, these areas have fallen behind other Canadian airlines, affecting pilots' career progression and quality of life.
"We are united and ready to demand a contract that meets our needs and secures the future of our airline. The message to management is clear: we will not back down; it’s a matter of respect," added Small.
Air Transat pilots transport more than 2.5 million passengers annually to nearly 60 destinations in 30 countries.
ALPA, founded in 1931, is the largest pilots’ union in the world, with more than 79,000 members in 42 airlines across the United States and Canada.
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