Unpaid work key issue for flight attendants in Air Canada talks
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Air Canada says it wants the federal government to force binding arbitration as negotiations stall with the union for its flight attendants and flight cancellations soon become a reality.
Breakdown
- 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