A coalition of prominent Canadian business leaders is calling on the federal government to intervene in ongoing labor negotiations at Air Canada, warning of potential disruptions to the travel industry and the Canadian economy. With the holiday season approaching, they are urging swift action to prevent a strike or service disruption.
Air Canada pilots have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a strike mandate, raising concerns about potential travel disruptions in Canada. The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies is urging the federal government to intervene and prevent a strike, which could affect up to 120,000 passengers daily.
Discover Airlines is facing a four-day strike by its flight attendants, represented by the Independent Flight Attendants Organisation (UFO). The strike, scheduled from August 27 to August 30, is a response to the airline’s alleged attempts to persuade cabin crew to join another union. The strike is expected to disrupt departures from several German airports, impacting travelers. The dispute highlights the ongoing conflict over union representation and labor rights within the airline industry.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has announced the resumption of railway operations across Canada following a mandated order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). This decision ends the lockout that began on August 22, and aims to minimize disruptions to the Canadian economy and supply chains.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has been ordered by the Canadian Minister of Labour to resume service, but the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) is challenging the directive, leading to a delay in service restoration.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has announced the resumption of railway operations in Canada after the Canadian Minister of Labour intervened and ordered binding arbitration to end a labor dispute. The move aims to prevent a crippling work stoppage that would have severely impacted the Canadian economy and North American supply chains.
NetJets has terminated two prominent union leaders, including the NJASAP Vice President and Strategy Group chair, escalating tensions with its 3,430 unionized pilots. The union, NJASAP, alleges the firings are retaliatory and unlawful, citing the pilots’ recent successful contract negotiations. NJASAP plans to challenge the terminations through the contract-based dispute resolution process.
ScotRail has reduced its daily train services by over 600 due to an ongoing pay dispute with drivers, impacting travel across Scotland. The move reflects a wider trend in the rail industry, where labor shortages and pay negotiations are causing disruptions. While ScotRail aims to provide a more reliable service, the reduced timetable has sparked criticism and calls for increased negotiation efforts.
Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, is holding a rally at Calgary International Airport during the Calgary Stampede to protest Paladin’s denial of bathroom breaks and water to airport security workers. The union claims that Paladin, which took over airport security operations in April, has created deplorable working conditions, including chronic understaffing, arbitrary dismissals, and limited access to basic necessities like water and washrooms. Unifor is demanding that Paladin address these issues immediately and treat their members with dignity and respect.
WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), representing its aircraft maintenance engineers. The move comes after prolonged labor negotiations without reaching an agreement. The lockout notice, which could lead to a work stoppage as early as Tuesday at 12 p.m. MT, has raised concerns about potential travel disruptions. WestJet emphasizes that it is implementing measures to minimize impact, including reducing flight schedules and providing flexible change and cancellation options for passengers.
