Colombian Pilots Vote to Organize Strike That Avianca Says Is Illegal
- About 700 pilots who are members of ACDAC union would join
- Avianca says strike is illegal, will take action if it starts
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A Colombian pilots union voted in favor of a strike at Avianca SA, which the company argues is illegal.
The ACDAC union says that its members include about 700 pilots that work for the company and won’t fly during the strike -- slightly more than half of Avianca’s pilots. Avianca said Colombian laws forbid those offering essential services from striking, and it will take disciplinary action if it starts, according to an emailed statement.