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Air Canada mechanics join pilots in arbitration

Air Canada’s mechanics and baggage handlers are joining the airline’s pilots in moving to arbitration to resolve their outstanding labour dispute after talks failed to reach a new contract. The Montreal-based airline (TSX:AC.A) said Tuesday that it had completed a 10-day negotiation phase with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents 8,600 members at Air Canada.
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MONTREAL — Air Canada’s mechanics and baggage handlers are joining the airline’s pilots in moving to arbitration to resolve their outstanding labour dispute after talks failed to reach a new contract. The Montreal-based airline (TSX:AC.A) said Tuesday that it had completed a 10-day negotiation phase with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents 8,600 members at Air Canada.

The airline described the talks as constructive, and said progress was made in some areas. It said both sides will now prepare final offers to arbitrator Michel Picher. A similar process to resolve the dispute with the airline’s 3,000 pilots was announced on Saturday.