Hey travel fam, big news from up north: Air Canada’s flight comeback hit a roadblock after attendants ignored a back-to-work order, grounding 240 flights. 😬✈️
Here’s the lowdown: the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) told members to defy the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)—basically the labour referee—pausing any Sunday evening flights. Normally, Air Canada & Rouge operate 700 flights/day, but now they plan to resume on Monday evening.
So what’s the deal? Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu used the Canada Labour Code to push the CIRB into arbitration—think of it as calling in the ultimate umpire to break the tie. 🤝
At the centre of the standoff: flight attendants are pushing for better pay (including ground pay), upgraded pensions & benefits, plus more crew rest (a.k.a. power naps!). 💤 After eight months of talks, no tentative deal has been reached.
Why it matters to you: If you’ve got trip plans or you’re part of the gig economy, this saga shows how labour rights and work-life balance can scramble our travel plans and daily grind. 🌏💬
Stick around for updates—this high-altitude showdown is far from over! 😉
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Air Canada suspends restart plans as flight attendants continue strike
cgtn.com
