On August 19th, Air Canada struck a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants to end the strike.
The federal government is launching a probe into unpaid work in airlines. Employers are legally obligated to pay employees for all hours worked, as legislated in the Canada Labour Code. The federal government will interview unions and employers to get the full scope of collective agreements in the Canadian airline sector. The full process will take several weeks, but based on the findings, the Minister of Jobs and Families is prepared to introduce legislation that would close loopholes that allow airlines to not pay flight attendants properly for hours worked.
Minister Hajdu said that her decision to direct the CIRB to impose a back-to-work order, was “not a decision that I have taken lightly but the potential for immediate negative impact on Canadians and our economy is simply too great”. The Minister said the use of Section 107 was a necessary tool that was needed for the airline and the unions to continue negotiations after the two parties had reached an impasse. Minister Hajdu has strongly urged the parties to find a deal, together, at the table - and since May, federal mediators have been supporting the parties to reach an agreement.
Flight attendants play a critical role in keeping Canadians safe as they travel. They deserve to be compensated and treated fairly at all times. I will continue to monitor the situation closely as both parties come to a long-term agreement.
Yours truly,
Julie
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Hon. Julie Dabrusin, P.C. Minister of Environment and Climate Change MP, Toronto-Danforth | Deputée, Toronto-Danforth Office | Bureau 1028 Queen St. East Toronto, Ontario M4M 1K4 Click on “Get Updates” to receive email newsletters: https://juliedabrusin.libparl.ca/
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