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Air Canada confirmed that it is open to interaction with its flight attendants, even the airline prepares for possible work stagnation that can disrupt operations across the country.
The Montreal-based carrier has reached a deadlock with the union representing more than 10,500 flight attendants in the event of salary and work, despite the eight-month bargaining. Both the airline and the union have filed notices, indicating that a labor disruption may begin on Saturday.
Air Canada affects passengers
During a press briefing in Toronto on Thursday, suddenly stops work in the airlines, creating chaos for passengers. “” We are ready to continue the discussion. “
The conference was briefly interrupted by the flight attendant, which “unpaid work would not fly fly,” protesting with placards, claiming their compensation that “poverty wages”.
Flight proliferation and passenger disruption
Air Canada hopes that around 500 mainline and air Canada roose flights will be canceled by Friday evening. From 1 pm on Saturday, all flights will be stopped under the direct operation of the airline, affecting more than 130,000 passengers. Cargo operations will also be observed. However, regional flights run by third party contractors under Air Canada Express will continue normally.
The airline has said that the affected passengers will be offered a complete refund and where possible, there will be an alternative journey through competitive airlines.
In search of a proposal, Air Canada has requested the Canadian government to make compulsory mediation compulsory, which may force flight attendants to work and give final settlement. Meanwhile, the Union, affiliated to the public employees (CUPE) of the Canadian Union, appealed to Prime Minister Mark Carney to respect the rights of workers to talk freely on his collective agreement.
Labor Minister asks to compromise
Canadian Labor Minister, Patty Hazdu urged both sides to compromise. In a social media statement, he said, “The deals made on the bargaining table are the best.” “I encouraged the two sides to keep the differences separate and return to the conversation for the sake of passengers.”
Air Canada has proposed an increase in total compensation including profit and bonus, 25 percent in the first year and 38 percent in four years, as well as salaries for some duties done on the ground. Currently, flight attendants are only remuneration, while the aircraft is in speed, a common practice in the airline industry.
Meloul-Wechsler said negotiations with CUPE began, with an increase in salary exceeding 100 percent. However, the Sangh says that 38 percent of the airline offer is just 17.2 percent increase in four years and reduced inflation and industry standards, leaving flying hostemps unpaid for critical hours of work.
(With input from Bloomberg)
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