An Air Canada plane at the Saint John Airport. Image: Submitted/Saint John Airport
Air Canada flight attendants begin voting today on a tentative agreement reached through mediation after last week’s strike.
The Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents more than 10,000 flight attendants, says the deal marks progress toward ending unpaid work but does not resolve all concerns.
In a statement, CUPE Vice-President Henly Larden said the strike highlighted the long fight for fair pay and recognition as safety professionals. Larden added that while the tentative agreement represents important strides, frustrations remain over how workers’ voices were stifled by both the company and the federal government.
The union emphasized that each member will have the opportunity to assess the deal on its merits and vote freely.
Larden said flight attendants remain committed to pushing for broader change, promising continued public rallies and political lobbying to press the federal government to address unpaid work and improve labour standards in aviation.
The vote will determine whether the tentative agreement is ratified.
Union members have until September 6 to submit their votes.
