Air Canada, Flight Attendants at ‘Impasse’ as Union Declines Arbitration Proposal
CANADA, AUG 11 – The union representing 10,000 flight attendants received a 99.7% strike mandate amid unresolved contract talks that could disrupt Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge operations.
- A potential strike looms over Air Canada as negotiations with the union representing 10,000 flight attendants continue, according to the Aug. 11, 2025 report.
- Last week, the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees secured a 99.7 strike mandate after the 21-day cooling-off period expired.
- The union must provide 72-hours notice by Wednesday at 12:01 a.m. ET, enabling a potential walkout at Saturday at 12:01 a.m. ET, for 60 days.
- Air Canada cautions that its mainline and Rouge flights would be affected if a potential strike occurs, while Jazz and PAL-operated Air Canada Express flights remain unaffected.
- Air Canada advises affected customers to stay tuned this week, as negotiations could lead to disruptions, with email and text notifications planned for updates.
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