Jazz reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, avoiding Air Canada Express disruptions

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Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesJazz Aviation LP has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants, resolving all collective bargaining disputes with the union.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe collective agreement is now pending ratification from members of Canadian Flight Attendant Union, which represents over 1,000 flight attendants employed with Jazz.The airline, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc., is the largest regional carrier in Canada and the primary operator of Air Canada Express to 65 destinations across North America. It operates about 400 flights a day under the Air Canada Express brand and carries about 20 per cent of Air Canada’s daily customers.Earlier this month, the unionized Jazz flight attendants voted for a strike mandate after months of bargaining, authorizing the union to call a strike if necessary. With a tentative agreement reached, a strike is now avoided.FP Work touches on HR strategy, labour economics, office culture, technology and more.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Work will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“The CFAU recognizes that Jazz is a regional airline and that its operation, including the ground work performed by flight attendants, differs from that of mainline carriers,” Canadian Flight Attendant Union said in a statement on Sept. 4.It said the union is seeking a compensation model that fairly recognizes the work members perform within the Jazz operation, including before takeoff.In late July, Jazz also reached a tentative agreement with its flight dispatchers that averted potential labour disruption ahead of the August long weekend. The deal was reached with nearly 60 flight dispatchers working for Jazz represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association.Just last month, 4,400 flight attendants with WestJet represented by CUPE 8125, walked off the job on Aug. 2 after failing to reach an agreement with the airline. This resulted in hundreds of flights cancellations. A deal was reached the next day, ending the work stoppage.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.