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Air Canada delays plans to resume operations after flight attendants refuse to end strike
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Good evening. Air Canada's plans to resume operations Sunday have been delayed after its 10,000 striking flight attendants defied a government back-to-work order. The Canadian Union of Public Employees, representing the attendants, insists the strike will continue until a fair contract is negotiated, citing compensation for all hours worked. The labor dispute began Saturday morning, disrupting flights for over 100,000 travelers worldwide during peak summer travel.

The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered the attendants back to work by Sunday afternoon, following federal intervention. However, the union has invited Air Canada back to the negotiating table, stating the airline is relying on the government to resolve difficulties in bargaining. Air Canada initially planned to restart services Sunday evening but has since announced a revised plan to resume flights Monday evening.

The shutdown, impacting around 130,000 people daily with approximately 700 flights a day, has seen hundreds of cancellations. The dispute escalated Friday when the union rejected Air Canada's request for government-directed arbitration. Flight attendants walked off the job early Saturday, with Air Canada subsequently locking them out of airports. This situation echoes a previous government intervention with railway workers, which is now facing legal challenges. Business groups have supported government intervention, while the airline states passengers will be eligible for refunds and alternative travel options, though rebooking may be difficult due to existing peak season travel demand. The core issues in the eight-month negotiation remain pay and compensation for unpaid work, with the union arguing Air Canada's proposed four-year compensation increase, while substantial, doesn't adequately address inflation. If you like our content, don't forget to like and subscribe to our channel, NEWS TODAY.
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