Air Canada pilots intend to request help from a federal conciliator to assist in stalled contract negotiations with the airline, the union representing them announced Sunday.

The Air Line Pilots Association, representing more than 5,000 Air Canada pilots, said the two sides are not close to a deal despite a year of contract talks, including close to six months of voluntary mediation.

Canadian pilots have been seeking gains that will bring them closer to deals won by their counterparts in the U.S.{ai:summary}<p>Air Canada pilots seek federal mediator for contract dispute after lengthy negotiations and voluntary mediation. #economy</p>

Air Canada pilots union say parties are far apart in talks

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