Air Canada suspended operations after more than 10,000 flight attendants went on strike, stranding travelers globally during peak summer travel. The strike occurred after the union representing flight attendants rejected the airline's request for government-directed arbitration. Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu met with both parties, urging efforts towards a resolution. The Business Council of Canada has called for binding arbitration to mitigate disruptions in national air travel during critical economic periods. This escalation in the contract dispute significantly impacted air passenger travel in Canada.
As more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike early Saturday, the airline halted operations, stranding travelers globally during peak summer travel.
A contract dispute escalated after the union representing flight attendants rejected Air Canada's request for government-directed arbitration, leading to the strike.
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu emphasized the importance of progress in negotiations, stating that Canadians rely on both parties to achieve a resolution.
The Business Council of Canada has called for the government to impose binding arbitration, citing disruptions in national air passenger travel amidst economic pressures.
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