Air Canada Flight Attendants Near Strike With 99.7% Vote

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are poised to strike as early as August 16 due to unresolved contract negotiations. The union overwhelmingly authorized the strike with a 99.7 percent vote, demanding an end to unpaid work and poverty wages after their previous 10-year contract expired. Despite months of bargaining and conciliation efforts, the airline has not offered meaningful concessions, prompting flight attendants to hold protests and a national day of action at major airports. Air Canada has expressed its commitment to resolving the dispute and avoiding disruption, assuring passengers that flights currently continue as scheduled and promising rebooking options if cancellations occur. The union plans to issue a formal strike notice 72 hours before any work stoppage, which would legally allow a strike to begin at midnight on August 16. Travelers are advised to prepare for potential disruptions as negotiations remain ongoing and unresolved.