US EditionAir Canada, flight attendant union head to conciliation amid impasse in negotiations
- On May 14, 2025, the union representing 10,000 flight attendants working for Air Canada and its subsidiary Rouge requested federal labour minister intervention for conciliation after contract negotiations reached a deadlock.
- The conciliation request follows an impasse caused by disagreements over compensation and unpaid work due to loopholes in the Canada Labour Code.
- Flight attendants say they perform unpaid duties like boarding, deplaning, and safety checks while earning an entry-level salary near $1,951 per month despite rising workloads and living costs.
- Union president Wesley Lesosky emphasized that conditions have significantly shifted since 2015, yet the company has not adapted to these changes, while Air Canada expressed its commitment to collaborating with the federal mediation service to negotiate a fair agreement.
- A federally mandated conciliation process will start with a 60-day period followed by a three-week cooling-off phase, after which the union may give 72-hours' strike notice if no agreement is reached.
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Air Canada, Flight Attendant Union Head to Conciliation Amid Impasse in Negotiations
The union representing Air Canada flight attendants says it has filed for conciliation with the federal labour minister after reaching an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline. The Air Canada component of CUPE, which represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants, said its top priority is boosting compensation, noting an entry-level full-time salary is roughly $1,951 per month. Its previous contract with the airl…
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Air Canada, flight attendant union head to conciliation amid impasse in negotiations
TORONTO — The union representing Air Canada flight attendants says it has filed for conciliation with the federal labour minister after reaching an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline.
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