Air Canada vs. Flight Attendants: A Strike in Defiance
Air Canada flight attendants remain on strike, rejecting a government order to return to work. The Canadian Union of Public Employees demands a fair deal and opposes binding arbitration mandated by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board. Over 100,000 passengers were affected by the work stoppage.
In a bold move, Air Canada flight attendants defied a government return-to-work order, opting to continue their strike. The Canadian Union of Public Employees is resisting the order, which they view as unconstitutional, and calling for a renegotiation of terms with their employer.
This dispute began after the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, sought to end the strike involving over 10,000 flight attendants from Canada's largest airline. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board sided with the government, enforcing binding arbitration, but faced staunch opposition from union members.
As Air Canada scrambles to resume operations, over 700 flights remain grounded, impacting numerous travelers. Central to the conflict is the unmet demand for compensation for time spent on ground tasks, a point of contention that has yet to be resolved.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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