On Monday, August 11th , Air Canada flight attendants, represented by CUPE, will hold a simultaneous action at airports in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, to raise awareness among Canadians about ongoing issues related to their working conditions.Flight attendants are asking Air Canada to recognize the key elements of the negotiation, including non-working hours and poverty wages that are no longer consistent with the economic reality of 2025.
This mobilization aims to remind the public that flight attendants play a crucial role in aircraft safety, in addition to providing quality service and ensuring the smooth operation of flights across the country.
“We’re heading into an intense weekend of bargaining, with strong support from our members. The standard simply can’t be maintained, because it’s no longer acceptable.” says Wesley Lesosky, president of the Air Canada component of CUPE
Event details
When: Monday, August 11, 2025
Where:
- Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – 1 p.m. ET
- Toronto Pearson International Airport – 1 p.m. ET
- Vancouver International Airport – 10 a.m. PT
- Calgary International Airport – 11 a.m. MDT
CUPE spokespersons will be on hand in each city to answer questions from the media.
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