Air Canada flight attendants initiated a strike, defying a back-to-work order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which they deemed unconstitutional. The strike, affecting 130,000 global travelers daily, followed months of unsuccessful contract negotiations. The Canadian government sought intervention to impose binding arbitration, asserting the need to protect the economy. Flight attendants demand compensation for unproductive time between flights, highlighting issues of workers' rights. Other unions have shown solidarity with the striking flight attendants, joining picket lines to support their cause and advocate for fair treatment.
Air Canada flight attendants have said they will remain on strike despite a government-backed labour board's order to return to work by 2pm ET, describing it as unconstitutional.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees stated that members would stay on strike and called on Air Canada to negotiate a fair deal.
Air Canada confirmed it would resume flights on Monday evening, impacting about 130,000 travellers during the peak summer travel season.
Natasha Stea, an Air Canada flight attendant, mentioned other unions joined the picket line in solidarity because they see workers' rights being eroded.
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