Strike averted as Jazz reaches tentative agreement with flight dispatchers

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Or sign-in if you have an account.People leave an Air Canada Jazz flight at Edmonton International Airport. Photo by Daniel HaydukJazz Aviation LP, primarily under contract to Air Canada, has reached a tentative agreement with its flight dispatchers on Tuesday night, averting potential labour disruption ahead of the long weekend.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 nearly 60 flight dispatchers working for Jazz, represented by the Canadian Airline Dispatchers Association (CALDA), voted last month for strike action starting Aug. 1 if bargaining had failed.A strike would have affected the regional airline’s operations of about 400 flights a day under the Air Canada Express brand, which carries about 20 per cent of the Air Canada’s daily customers.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.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 Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“We are extremely proud of the professionalism, determination and resolve demonstrated by our Jazz negotiating committee throughout this process,” said Mark Yezovich, national president of the dispatchers union. “They remained focused on achieving an agreement that recognizes the important work performed by Jazz Flight Dispatchers.”The new labour agreement is subject to ratification. Yezovich said CALDA expects the seven-day ratification vote to open on Saturday, following a full presentation of the agreement to its members.“We also want to thank CALDA members across the country, along with our union partners throughout the aviation sector, for their continued support and solidarity. Their support demonstrated the strength and unity of workers across Canada’s aviation industry,” he added.Meanwhile, the strike deadline still looms for WestJet Airlines Ltd. as the airline’s 4,400 mainline flight attendants could walk off the job if a contract is not reached by Aug. 2.A strike action by WestJet’s thousands of cabin crew could mean major disruptions to the 560 flights a day the airline operates.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.