Air Canada Flight Attendants Vote Down Wage Deal

2025-09-07 01:29:54

(MENAFN) In a decisive move, Air Canada flight attendants have overwhelmingly voted down a proposed wage agreement, according to their union, signaling ongoing discontent despite recent negotiations.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents the airline’s cabin crew, announced Saturday that 99.1% of its members rejected the tentative deal. The proposed contract included a 12% pay raise for newer attendants and an 8% increase for senior staff.

In a separate statement, Air Canada confirmed that both parties had previously agreed to escalate the matter to mediation should the proposal be turned down. If mediation does not lead to a resolution, arbitration will follow. The airline also noted that both sides committed to avoiding any labor disruption, meaning no strike or lockout is permitted and flight schedules will remain intact.

The vote comes just weeks after a three-day strike concluded on August 19, which Air Canada said disrupted travel plans for approximately 500,000 passengers.

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