Originally Posted by
Adam Smith
What war chest? WestJet pilots were going to get US$2500 a month last year, ~C$3400 a month, from ALPA, and I understand AC pilots expect the same. I don't know how guys making mostly well in to the six figures are going to feel comfortable on the equivalent of about $40K a year.
$3400 CAD is pretty good strike pay for getting the results you're wanting. Short term pain for long term gain.
Some bargaining units have far less if any strike pay...