Jazz Aviation Pilots Union Elects Leadership for Upcoming Term
TORONTO, ON—Yesterday, the Jazz Aviation pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), elected four officers for a two-year term commencing February 7, 2024, and ending February 6, 2026.
Capt. Claude Buraglia was reelected chair of the Jazz Aviation Master Executive Council (MEC) for an eighth consecutive term. Capt. Buraglia is a Bombardier CRJ200/900 pilot based in Montréal, QC.
“It’s been a privilege to serve Jazz pilots for nearly 13 years as MEC chair. I appreciate the continued support and trust of the MEC in advocating for Jazz pilots. In addition, I look forward to continuing to build a relationship of trust with the Air Canada MEC and supporting their negotiations towards a successful collective agreement in any way the Jazz pilot group can contribute.”
Capt. Buraglia also serves as an executive vice president on ALPA’s Executive Council, representing Group C.
Capt. Tyler Rowe was reelected as vice chair for a third consecutive term. First Officer Chris Young was elected to serve as MEC treasurer following his term as secretary-treasurer. Capt. Jordan White was elected to serve as MEC secretary.
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 77,000 pilots at 43 U.S. and Canadian airlines. Visit ALPA.org or follow us on Twitter @ALPAPilots.
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