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More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have begun voting on whether to grant their union a strike mandate, after over seven months of stalled contract negotiations.
The vote, which runs until August 5, follows the end of the conciliation period with no agreement reached between Air Canada and the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).
Despite extensive talks and mediation with a federally-appointed conciliator, key issues such as wages, unpaid work, and pension plans remain unresolved, according to the union.
Air Canada acknowledged the vote, stating that it’s a normal part of the negotiation process and does not automatically mean that a strike will occur. The airline emphasized that under federal labor law, any strike action would only be possible after a 21-day cooling-off period, which follows the conclusion of the 60-day conciliation period.
The vote is seen as a critical moment in the ongoing labor dispute, with workers seeking fair compensation and improved conditions.
