Omni Air pilots vote to authorize a strike

Omni Air International pilots who are represented by the Airline Professionals Association-Teamsters Local 1224 voted to authorize a strike, with 100% of participating members voting in favor of the action. This strike authorization allows Teamsters Local 1224’s leadership to call a strike on behalf of the pilot group, if necessary and when legally permitted under the Railway Labor Act. Omni Air pilots have been in negotiations for an amended collective bargaining agreement for nearly three years. Progress toward a new contract has stalled, despite eight months of federally mediated negotiations. Other labor groups at the company, including Omni Air’s flight attendants and dispatchers are facing similar circumstances. Air Transport Services Group acquired Omni Air in 2018.