Summary
Air Canada flight attendants went on strike due to unpaid ground work before flights. A tentative agreement reached with the airline includes partial pay for these duties. The deal may set a new standard in the industry, but not all attendants are satisfied with the agreement.
Key Facts
- Air Canada flight attendants protested against not being paid for work on the ground.
- A new agreement includes pay increases over several years and partial pay for pre-flight duties.
- The strike caused problems during a busy travel season but ended when a tentative deal was reached.
- The changes could influence pay standards at other North American airlines.
- Flight attendants at other Canadian airlines and United Airlines in the U.S. also lack ground pay.
- A business expert suggested the change could impact all major airlines in North America.
- Some cabin crew earn above C$54,000, with senior staff earning more than C$70,000 annually.
- Delta Airlines began paying for ground work in 2022, leading changes in airline pay practices.
