Air Canada strike continues, suspends financial guidance
Briefly

Cabin crews at Air Canada are on strike, demanding higher wages and compensation for time spent on the ground. The Canada Industrial Relations Board ruled the strike illegal after workers ignored orders to return to work. Cabin crew claims include inadequate wage hikes that do not keep pace with inflation. Prime Minister Mark Carney supports their equitable compensation demands, citing disruption to many Canadians. Air Canada has suspended profit forecasts amidst the ongoing strikes, while the union continues to seek negotiations for a fair deal.
Cabin crews are demanding higher wages and compensation for time on the ground, influenced by inflation and the need to match federal minimum wage standards.
Air Canada has faced operational disruptions, carrying 130,000 passengers daily during the peak summer season, as ongoing strikes continue to impede service.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has voiced strong support for cabin crews' demands for equitable compensation, highlighting the significant disruptions inflicted on hundreds of thousands.
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ruled the Air Canada strike illegal, stressing that workers must return to their jobs as mandated.
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