As the negotiations started again on Friday to try to avoid a possible strike in Air Canada next week, the airline flight attendants are planning a “day of action” at Canadian airports on Monday.
His union and company Canadian Association have returned to the bargaining table in Montreal after the air Canada component of public employees of the Canadian Association. Voting 99.7 percent in favor of a strike mandate.
Air Canadian 10,000 federated flight hostess is in a position to exit by 12:01 pm on August 16, causing disruption at the end of the busy summer journey.
With that mandate, the Sangh is calling its members to gather in uniform to draw attention to some of the largest airports in Canada on Monday, and show solidarity with its bargaining committee.
Read a post on the air Canada component of Cupe’s Facebook page, “We are inviting all members to stand in solidarity with your bargaining committee while they bargains, as we continue to move forward for a fair deal on the table.”
Demonstration at Toronto Piercene International Airport and Billy Bishop Airport is scheduled for 1 pm on August 11.
“This action is in direct response as to where things are standing on the table. With your support and your presence, we send a powerful message: your participation is important. It’s time to stand up. It’s our time that is the time to stand strong.”
For now, Air Canada and Cup are looking at a positive note.
The airline says it is focusing on reaching a deal and is not planning to cancel any flight at this point.
The Sangh says that it is waiting to see how the company responds to its proposals about high wages and unpaid work.