{"id":95388,"date":"2025-05-20T03:54:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T22:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=95388"},"modified":"2025-08-14T00:21:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T18:51:26","slug":"air-canada-flight-attendants-may-go-on-strike-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/20\/air-canada-flight-attendants-may-go-on-strike-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada Flight Attendants May Go on Strike in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MONTREAL-<\/strong> Air Canada (AC)<\/a> flight attendants may go on strike in 2025 as contract negotiations with the airline have stalled. Represented by the Air Canada Component of CUPE, over 10,000 flight attendants are affected, citing unfair wages and unpaid work as key concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The union has entered into conciliation with the federal government, setting the stage for a potential strike as early as August 2025. Entry-level flight attendants reportedly earn just $1,951.30 monthly, which the union says is unsustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Air Canada (Representative Image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air Canada Flight Attendants May Strike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The labor dispute began when contract negotiations between the airline and CUPE<\/a> (Canadian Union of Public Employees) broke down in May. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CUPE President Wesley Lesosky expressed frustration, stating Air Canada \u201cappears to be dragging their feet and not taking the process seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flight attendants argue that current wages are no longer viable in today\u2019s economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry-level full-time crew members reportedly earn just CAD 1,951.30 per month<\/strong>, which the union claims is not a livable wage in cities like Toronto (YYZ)<\/a> and Vancouver (YVR)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline and union are now entering a formal conciliation process involving the federal Minister of Labour. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stage<\/strong><\/th>Duration<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Federal Conciliation<\/td>60 days<\/td><\/tr>
Cooling-Off Period<\/td>21 days<\/td><\/tr>
Possible Strike Notice<\/td>72 hours after a strike vote<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This timeline makes early August the earliest possible window for legal strike action if no deal is reached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Air Canada (Representative Image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unpaid Duties and Stagnant Pay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Union officials have emphasized that the current labor contract, signed in 2015, is outdated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the last decade, flight attendants have absorbed increased responsibilities without commensurate pay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CUPE notes that critical safety and preparation tasks are performed without compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These unpaid tasks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n