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American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Leadership Change After No-Confidence Vote
business18 days ago

American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Leadership Change After No-Confidence Vote

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants unanimously passed a no-confidence vote in American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, the first such vote in the airline’s history, citing a “downward spiral” of mounting losses and operational failures that have left frontline workers sleeping on airport floors. The union says Isom’s leadership and a failed corporate strategy have harmed customers and profits and demands accountability and a leadership change, while American has offered only statements from Isom about its 2026 plan; Isom has led the airline since March 2022.

Air Canada and Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike
world6 months ago

Air Canada and Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Deal to End Strike

Air Canada and its striking flight attendants' union have reached a tentative agreement after a strike that disrupted half a million travelers, with union members still needing to approve the deal. The negotiations focused on pay for ground work and wage increases, amid government intervention and legal challenges. The deal offers some progress, but the final approval is pending union members' ratification.

Air Canada Flight Attendants Continue Strike Despite Government Orders
world6 months ago

Air Canada Flight Attendants Continue Strike Despite Government Orders

Air Canada flight attendants are continuing their strike despite a government-backed order to return to work, citing concerns over constitutionality and ongoing negotiations over pay and working conditions. The strike, the first since 1985, has disrupted travel for about 130,000 passengers daily, with the union refusing to end the strike and calling for negotiations. The Canadian government has sought arbitration to resolve the dispute, but union members remain defiant.

Air Canada Flight Attendants Continue Strike Despite Return-to-Work Orders
business6 months ago

Air Canada Flight Attendants Continue Strike Despite Return-to-Work Orders

Air Canada suspended its restart plans after its union defied a work order, leading to a strike that disrupted travel for around 130,000 passengers daily. The government ordered the union to return to work, but the union refused, citing unfair negotiations and planning to challenge the order. The airline plans to resume flights by Monday evening, but expects ongoing delays and cancellations.

Air Canada Flight Attendants Continue Strike Despite Government Orders
world6 months ago

Air Canada Flight Attendants Continue Strike Despite Government Orders

Air Canada has delayed plans to resume operations after its 10,000 flight attendants, defying a government order to return to work, continued striking, causing widespread flight cancellations and disruptions during peak travel season. The government intervened, but the union remains on strike, demanding better pay and working conditions, leading to ongoing negotiations and flight cancellations.