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What is happening with Canada Air?

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Air Canada faces a major disruption as over 10,000 flight attendants prepare to strike due to unresolved contract negotiations, mainly over unpaid work and low wages. The airline is grounding flights, affecting up to 130,000 customers daily. Passengers are urged to rebook or seek refunds, while the government has yet to intervene.

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Unpaid work key issue for flight attendants in Air Canada talks

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  • Over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are poised to strike after contract talks stalled. 5s
  • The union says attendants are not paid for pre-boarding and post-landing duties. 27s
  • Air Canada has offered a 38% compensation increase over four years, including some pre-takeoff pay. 57s
  • The union argues the offer does not match inflation and current wage standards. 1m 11s
  • The government has not committed to intervening, urging continued negotiations. 1m 45s
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Unpaid work key issue for flight attendants in Air Canada talks
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CBC Canada
5 hours ago
Unpaid work key issue for flight attendants in Air Canada talks

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are set to walk off the job after negotiations reached an impasse, mainly over unpaid work.

Unpaid work key issue for flight attendants in Air Canada talks
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CBC Canada
5 hours ago
Unpaid work key issue for flight attendants in Air Canada talks

Air Canada now wants Ottawa to step in and force binding arbitration, but the jobs minister has not indicated if she will intervene.

Air Canada to start grounding flights, leaving travellers scrambling
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CBC Canada
15 hours ago
Air Canada to start grounding flights, leaving travellers scrambling

If no deal is reached between Air Canada and the union representing most flight attendants, up to 130,000 customers could be affected daily as flights are suspended.

Air Canada to start grounding flights, leaving travellers scrambling
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CBC Canada
15 hours ago
Air Canada to start grounding flights, leaving travellers scrambling

Air Canada will gradually start suspending some flights, with Mainline and Rouge flights affected, while Air Canada Express flights will continue.

Air Canada flight attendants reject proposal for binding arbitration
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Reuters
2 days ago
Air Canada flight attendants reject proposal for binding arbitration

Flight attendants rejected Air Canada's proposal for binding arbitration and are demanding better pay and compensation for unpaid work.

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