Air Canada announced the gradual resumption of operations after an agreement was reached with the union representing 10,000 flight attendants, effectively ending a recent strike. The strike had disrupted travel for about 130,000 passengers daily during peak summer season. The agreement guarantees pay for time worked while planes are stationary, resolving key issues that initiated the strike. Mediation discussions began with the understanding that attendants would return to work immediately, and full service restoration could take a week or longer.
Air Canada stated that it will gradually restart operations following an agreement with the union for its 10,000 flight attendants, ending a strike impacting 130,000 travelers daily.
The agreement ensures that flight attendants will be compensated for work done while planes are on the ground, addressing a major issue that prompted the strike.
Union representatives claimed, "Unpaid work is over. We have reclaimed our voice and our power... We stood strong, we fought back - and we secured a tentative agreement that our members can vote on."
Air Canada’s chief executive noted that restoring operations for a major carrier is complex, requiring an estimated week or more for full service stabilization.
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