Air Canada strike continues, suspends financial guidance
Summary
Air Canada's strike involving 10,000 cabin crew members continues despite being declared illegal by Canada's labor board. The cabin crew is demanding better wages and compensation for tasks performed when planes are not in motion. The strike has led to Air Canada suspending its financial forecasts.Key Facts
- The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruled that the ongoing strike by Air Canada's cabin crew is illegal.
- Approximately 10,000 cabin crew members have walked off their jobs, seeking better wage conditions and compensation.
- The strike has disrupted air travel, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers during a busy travel season.
- Air Canada has suspended its financial outlook for the third quarter and the annual profit as a result of the strike.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney has shown support for cabin crews, advocating for fair compensation.
- The government has options like court enforcement or legislative action to resolve the strike but is cautious due to legal precedents on workers' rights.
- The CIRB had ordered binding arbitration to resolve the dispute, which the union opposes.
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