Air Canada has paused plans to resume operations after flight attendants' union declared intentions to defy a back-to-work order amid a strike affecting 130,000 travelers daily. The Canada Industrial Relations Board mandated that staff return to work, but the union rejected this order and announced a continued strike. Union leadership criticized the order as unfair and unconstitutional. Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu urged the return of workers to mitigate risks to the economy, noting the significant tariffs imposed by the U.S., and the airline mentioned that the collective agreement is extended pending resolution by an arbitrator.
Air Canada suspended its plans to restart operations after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants declared it would defy a back-to-work order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
Flight attendants are impacting about 130,000 travelers daily during peak summer travel season, as the union has ordered its members to continue the strike.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, led by Mark Hancock, has openly rejected the back-to-work order, deeming the entire process to be unfair and bound to challenge its constitutionality.
Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu highlighted the significant economic implications of the strike and has emphasized the need for the workers to return amidst steep tariffs imposed by the U.S.
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