Jazz Aviation and Jazz pilots, subsidiary of Chorus Aviation represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (‘ALPA’) ratified modifications to their collective agreement on August 28, 2023, with an effective date of September 1, 2023.
"I want to thank our Jazz and ALPA negotiating teams for their efforts in reaching this agreement that recognizes the changing pilot wage environment and provides Jazz with improved recruitment and training options," said Randolph deGooyer, president, Jazz. "Through this modified agreement, we have shown a shared commitment to addressing industry challenges collaboratively,"
Colin Copp, president and chief executive, Chorus, acknowledged Jazz for its ability to collaborate with unions and its customer, Air Canada, to reach a progressive solution. "Jazz has an excellent track record of finding solutions and working well with its unions. These changes will further position Jazz as the leading regional operator in Canada," said Copp.
The modified collective agreement will not have a financial impact on Chorus, the company clarified.