The union for Air Canada flight attendants has filed for conciliation with the federal labor minister following failed contract negotiations. Representing 10,000 attendants, it seeks higher compensation and aims to address unpaid work issues through amendments to the Canada Labour Code. Their previous contract, effective since 2015, expired recently, and union president Wesley Lesosky emphasized the dramatic changes since then in workloads and living costs. In response, Air Canada aims to negotiate fairly, recognizing the contributions of its employees.
"Everything has changed since 2015, but the company refuses to acknowledge reality⦠our workloads have soared, the cost of living has skyrocketed beyond belief, and our working conditions are getting worse by the day."
"Currently, attendants are only paid for the time the plane is in the air... our top priority is boosting compensation, noting an entry-level full-time salary is roughly $1,951 per month."
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