Air Canada Flight Attendant Union Seeks Conciliation Amid Negotiation Deadlock
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 2:21 pm
With contract discussions at a complete standstill, the union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants has filed for conciliation. Now turning to federal mediation amidst escalating pay and working conditions disputes, union leaders hope this extra push will break the logjam while passengers remain aloft amid uncertain labor dynamics.
The union's previous contract with the airline, which had been in effect since 2015, expired in March
The portion of CUPE that represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants says its main priority is to boost employees' pay.
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. The Air Canada component of CUPE, which represents 10,000 Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight…
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