Air Canada flight attendants are in day three of a strike that has been declared illegal, impacting approximately 130,000 travelers daily. The union representing the attendants will not be returning to work despite a second return-to-work order, stating their commitment to negotiations over pay and working conditions. Air Canada's flight operations have been disrupted, with cancellations extending into Tuesday. Union leadership expressed determination to fight for their members' rights, highlighting their decision to defy the order issued by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
The union representing 10,000 striking Air Canada flight attendants has declared they will not return to work, despite the strike being deemed illegal. The ongoing strike is significantly impacting around 130,000 travelers daily during peak summer. The union remains committed to negotiations over pay and working conditions, indicating they will ignore a second return-to-work order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Union leadership emphasizes their willingness to face penalties in pursuit of a fair resolution.
Mark Hancock, the national president of CUPE, stated: "If Air Canada thinks that planes will be flying this afternoon they are sorely mistaken. We will not be returning to the skies," showcasing the union's firm stance against returning to work.
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has declared the strike illegal and mandated the striking flight attendants to return to duty and submit to arbitration. However, union leaders plans to defy this order to push for better terms.
The union's defiance highlights an ongoing struggle, as Hancock remarked, "If it means folks like me going to jail, then so be it. We're looking for a solution here. Our members want a solution here but it has to be found at the bargaining table."
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