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Why is Air Canada on strike?

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Air Canada is on strike due to stalled contract negotiations over pay, compensation for unpaid work hours, and working conditions. Flight attendants demand fairer pay for all hours worked, including time on the ground, and cite stagnant wages and high living costs. The government intervened with binding arbitration after failed talks.

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Air Canada flight attendants picket for second day in Winnipeg

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  • Air Canada flight attendants picketed for a second day outside Winnipeg airport.
  • The federal government ordered binding arbitration and a return to work under the Labour Code. 16s
  • The union defied the back-to-work order, calling it unconstitutional and planning to challenge it. 35s
  • Travellers faced flight cancellations and delays due to the ongoing strike. 1m 9s
  • Air Canada announced plans to resume flights, but uncertainty remains as the strike continues. 1m 43s
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Air Canada flight attendants picket for second day in Winnipeg
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CBC News
6 hours ago
Air Canada flight attendants picket for second day in Winnipeg

Striking attendants cite unpaid work as a core issue, insisting on compensation for their time and fair pay for all hours at work.

Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike
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Reuters
19 hours ago
Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike

Unionized flight attendants walked off the job over a wage contract dispute, seeking fairer pay for all hours worked, including time spent on the ground.

Government imposes binding arbitration to end Air Canada dispute
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Government imposes binding arbitration to end Air Canada dispute

Flight attendants went on strike over low pay, uncompensated work, and stagnant wages after nine months of unsuccessful negotiations.

Government imposes binding arbitration to end Air Canada dispute
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Al Jazeera
1 day ago
Government imposes binding arbitration to end Air Canada dispute

The union seeks a redefinition of what counts as work hours, as attendants are only paid when the airplane is in motion.

Air Canada flights affected as attendants go on strike
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CBC News
2 days ago
Air Canada flights affected as attendants go on strike

Over 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job after contract talks stalled, demanding changes to an outdated pay system and compensation for unpaid work.

Air Canada to cancel most of its 700 flights by Friday as strike looms
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Reuters
3 days ago
Air Canada to cancel most of its 700 flights by Friday as strike looms

The dispute centers on demands for higher pay and compensation for unpaid work, such as boarding and waiting times.

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