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Air Canada Flight Attendants Rally for Fair Wages Amid Strike Threat

8/12/2025

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Over 1,000 Air Canada flight attendants rallied at major airports, passionately advocating for better wages and an end to unpaid work. With a staggering 99.7% strike mandate from the Canadian Union of Public Employees, tensions rise as negotiations continue. A strike could erupt as soon as Saturday if a resolution remains elusive.

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Over 1,000 Air Canada flight attendants rallied at major airports, passionately advocating for better wages and an end to unpaid work. With a staggering 99.7% strike mandate from the Canadian Union of Public Employees, tensions rise as negotiations continue. A strike could erupt as soon as Saturday if a resolution remains elusive.