The union representing 700 workers at one of the largest baggage and ramp handling companies at Toronto's international airport could be in a strike position on Thursday.
Christopher Monette, spokesman for Teamsters Local 419, says the union will encourage its members to vote down Swissport's final offer.
If this happens, the Swissport workers, who work as baggage and cargo handlers and cabin cleaners for 30 of 74 airlines at Pearson International Airport, will be able to walk off the job on Thursday night.
Monette declined to give details on why the union is asking its members to reject Swissport's offer.
The union has previously raised concerns about the hiring and alleged poor training of 250 temporary workers by Swissport.
Monette says the union's members don't want to strike, but will in the pursuit of what they see as a fair contract.
Vice President of Teamster Local 419 spoke with CP24, he said "Our objective as a union and our membership is not to cause any sort of disruptions to the travelling public, but certainly there could be delays."
The strike deadline has been set for 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
With files from Corinne Van Dusen and CP24