Strike Escalation: Air Canada Flight Attendants and Airline Resume Negotiations

Tuesday, 19 August 2025, 08:13

Strike actions are intensifying as Air Canada and flight attendants resume negotiations. With 130,000 travelers affected daily, the industry watches closely. The third day brings renewed discussions but also challenges as the walkout remains declared illegal.

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Strike Intensifies as Air Canada Resumes Talks

Toronto - Air Canada has resumed discussions with the union representing 10,000 of its flight attendants late Monday after a strike commenced over the weekend. This walkout now disrupts approximately 130,000 travelers a day, coinciding with the peak summer travel season.

Background of the Strike

The negotiations mark the first engagement since early Saturday or late Friday.
The airline involved a mediator to facilitate the talks in Toronto.
Although the strike has lasted three days, the union maintains it won't return to work despite the strike being declared illegal.

Current Situation

Earlier updates indicated that Air Canada would implement rolling cancellations through Tuesday afternoon following the union's disregard for a second return-to-work order. The airline previously stated that operations should resume by Monday evening, a claim contradicted by the union president.

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