WestJet pilots poised to strike as early as Friday after failing to reach deal

On Monday, the union representing WestJet pilots issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline’s management and the federal government, starting a final countdown for walkouts as contract talks drag on.

The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents some 1,600 flight crew at WestJet and its subsidiary Swoop, said in a statement it was poised to issue the notice over the weekend but delayed doing so to allow negotiations to continue.

The workers’ issues revolve around job protection, pay and scheduling.

As Michael King reports, the threat of a potential strike has amplified questions about what it will mean for Canadians' travel plans.

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