Could Air Canada flight attendants' strike ruin your summer vacation plans? Here's what travelers need to know
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Canadian Union of Public Employees Pushes for Better Pay and Conditions For Air Canada Staff
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WestJet: No Strike, But Talks Continue
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Porter Airlines: Moving Toward Unionization
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Air Canada flight attendants, who are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are set to go on a vote for a possible strike as labor tensions over pay and conditions has increased, as per a report. Their current collective agreement expired on March 31, 2025, and with no agreement in hand, the union now has the legal authority to go on strike, as per a Travel And Tour World report.The strike vote runs from July 28 to August 5, as per the report. If approved, CUPE, which includes about 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, may put in a 72-hour notice of a strike and walk out of work as soon as August 26, according to Travel And Tour World report.Although the union claims it wishes to avert a strike by continuing negotiations, the vote represents a dramatic escalation in the conflict, as per the report. While, a representative for the union has highlighted that flight attendants deserve a 'strong new contract' to reward their hard work and dedication, as reported by Travel And Tour World.ALSO READ: While US meddled in Greenland, Russia quietly moved in on this strategic Arctic territory belonging to Norway Air Canada flight attendants' latest move to vote on a strike comes due to their working conditions, job security, and wages, according to the report. Flight attendants contend that starting salaries are too low and add that they are frequently asked to perform pre-flight tasks without pay, such as safety checks and preparation of the cabin, as per Travel And Tour World report. They are also demanding improved per diem allowances, pension enhancements, and greater job security, according to the report.As the summer vacation season gets under way, a strike at Canada's largest carrier could generate widespread delays, especially on transcontinental overseas flights, as per the Travel And Tour World report.ALSO READ: Bitcoin to $300,000? Traders warn of massive surge before next Great Depression hits While Air Canada moves closer to taking strike action, other Canadian carriers are facing developments in their own labor situations, according to the report.WestJet is not currently facing a strike vote, but labor issues remain, as per the report. Though the airline has experienced past disputes, no formal action is underway in 2025. Still, negotiations over wages and conditions are ongoing, and travelers are advised to stay informed, according to Travel And Tour World report.ALSO READ: World's largest passenger plane forced to turn back to Toronto after midair incident involving distressed passenger While Air Transat narrowly escaped a strike, as per the report. Flight attendants ratified a new agreement with a 30% pay hike over five years, which has led to some of the highest-paid cabin crew in the nation, as per the Travel And Tour World report. The deal also enhances working conditions and brings labor harmony back to the airline, as per the report.Porter Airlines flight attendants have officially requested the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to be certified as CUPE members, according to the Travel And Tour World report. This represents a significant move toward unionization at a traditionally non-union airline. No strike plans are currently in the works, but a collective bargaining process could start soon, as per the Travel And Tour World report.They're pushing for better wages, improved working conditions, and job security, as per the Travel And Tour World report.About 10,000, including staff at both Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, as per the Travel And Tour World report.
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