Air Canada union ends strike
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Prime Minister Mark Carney said flight attendants should be ‘compensated equitably’ and that it’s ‘disappointing’ that negotiations did not lead to an agreement as the Air Canada strike continues.
Mark Carney has been accused of a “blatant betrayal” of women’s rights after the Canadian prime minister intervened to try and block a strike by 10,000 flight attendants.
Over 700 flights a day remain grounded as 10,000 Air Canada workers remain on strike, defying a back to work order.
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu issued an order calling on the industrial relations board to end the strike and impose binding arbitration.
The Canadian Press on MSN15h
Carney 'disappointed' by Air Canada impasse, urges both sides to reach a deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday he's disappointed Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants weren't able to reach a deal after eight months of negotiations.
A major disruption hits Air Canada as flight attendants strike. Thousands of passengers face travel chaos. Union leaders defy a back-to-work order. The government intervenes, citing economic concerns.