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Air Canada pilots back to work after “sick-in”
Air Canada says that things are back to normal today after their pilots staged and alleged “sick-in” Friday. The airline says that by Friday morning 152 pilots had called in sick, much higher than the 50-70 who would call in on a normal day at this time of the year.
Continue reading...Delays at Heathrow expected tomorrow due to strike
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
If you're flying into London's Heathrow airport tomorrow (Nov.30) be prepared for delays and cancellations. On Wednesday UK Border Agency employees will be joining other unions in a 24-hour general strike to protest pension changes.The strike is expected to cause long delays for immigration checks.
Continue reading...Arbitrator reaches decision in Air Canada flight attendants contract dispute
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
The contract dispute between Air Canada and its 6800 flight attendants has come to a conclusion. A federal arbitrator has imposed a deal which must now be honoured.The deal is one that Air Canada already offered the union but they rejected and union members are predictably upset. But hopefully now we can put the on again off again strike behind us for good.
Continue reading...Air Canada flight attendants reject another agreement
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The on again - off again strike by Air Canada flight attendants is off again. On Sunday the flight attendants rejected the latest agreement that Air Canada and union representatives had negotiated with nearly two thirds of voters saying no to the deal. That rejection put the flight attendants in a position to strike as of Thursday morning.
Continue reading...Air Canada and flight attendants reach tentative deal
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Air Canada and its flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement averting strike action meaning for the most part it's business as usual at the airline. The only schedule changes will be with Air Canada Express operated by Jazz which will return to its regular schedule Thursday September 22.
Continue reading...Labour minister says feds will legislate flight attendants back to work if strike goes ahead
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
The federal government will introduce back to work legislation if Air Canada flight attendants hit the picket line. The flight attendants can go on strike as of 12:01 am Wednesday morning. The back to work legislation won't be brought in in time to prevent the strike but will minimize the duration.
Continue reading...Air Canada flight attendants serve strike notice
Monday, September 19, 2011
Air Canada's flight attendants served strike notice Friday meaning they can hit the picket line at 12:01am Wednesday morning. Talks are continuing between the airline and the union representing the flight attendants but according to a Reuters report cited by TravelInfo.ca although the two sides have made some progress they are still not close to agreeing on a new deal. Mediators appointed by the federal government are taking part in the negotiations.
Continue reading...Air Canada flight attendants approve possible strike action
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Air Canada's flight attendants have voted in favour of strike action. The earliest possible time that the flight attendants could hit the picket lines is next Wednesday morning.
Continue reading...Air Canada employees hit the picket lines
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Air Canada's airport customer service and call centre staff hit the picket line this morning after the Canadian Auto Workers union and the airline failed to come to an agreement. Air Canada continues to remind passengers that flights will go ahead as scheduled. The airline recommends that passengers utilize their self-serve options such as online check-in and if possible to not check bags.
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Paris' iconic Eifel Tower. Photo Credit Wikipedia.
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