WestJet pilots at an 'impasse' with airline over contract talks: union

The union representing WestJet pilots says contract negotiations with the airline have been unproductive and federal conciliation may be needed to avert a strike.

ALPA Canada, which represents approximately 1,800 pilots at WestJet and its low-cost subsidiary Swoop, says it has been negotiating unsuccessfully with the Calgary-based company since September.

“We're getting very close, in our opinion, to being at an impasse," said Bernie Lewall, chair of the union's WestJet Pilots Association.  

“I think it is very likely that we’re going to enter conciliation soon — as far as a strike, I can’t say."