Porter Airlines has been sent written notice from its unionized pilots that the group is set to begin collective bargaining talks for the first time ever, according to the union.

The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) says it served Porter Airlines a formal written notice of its intentions to work towards its first collective agreement after its pilots officially joined the union in August.

“By joining ALPA last month, the Porter pilots now have a collective voice as we formally begin negotiations for our first collective agreement,” said captain Andrew Axson, chair of the Porter pilots’ Master Executive Council in a release .

“We are excited to have access to ALPA resources as we engage with Porter’s management to enhance both the commercial success of the airline and the well-be

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