Air Canada, union resume talks as strike disrupts travel DW 08/19/2025
Briefly

Air Canada's unionized flight attendants began a strike to demand compensation for unpaid ground work. Talks resumed between the airline and the union after four days of the strike, which resulted in 700 daily flight cancellations and stranded 130,000 travelers. The union is firm in its stance, stating that workers will not return until wage issues and ground duties compensation are resolved. Despite a proposed 38% pay increase over four years, the airline recognizes the existing gap between its offer and the union’s demands, and government involvement is emerging to facilitate negotiations.
Air Canada's unionized flight attendants initiated a strike demanding pay for ground work, leading to 700 daily flight cancellations and affecting 130,000 travelers.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees insists flight attendants will not return to work until their demands for ground duties compensation are met, intensifying the labor dispute.
Air Canada's CEO highlighted a proposal of a 38% pay increase over four years, recognizing a significant gap between the airline's offer and union demands.
The strike has drawn government attention, with the Canadian Jobs Minister urging for quick negotiations and initiating an investigation into Air Canada's pay practices.
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