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Air Canada flight attendants overwhelmingly rejected a proposed wage agreement, leading to a dispute that will now be resolved through mediation and possibly arbitration, amid ongoing tensions over pay and working conditions.
German train drivers' union, GDL, has announced a record six-day strike starting Wednesday after rejecting state-owned rail operator Deutsche Bahn's latest wage offer, marking the longest strike in the company's history. The strike is expected to cause significant economic damage and disrupt transport routes, potentially worsening Germany's recession. The union seeks a reduced working week from 38 to 35 hours on current wages, while Deutsche Bahn's latest offer was rejected, leading to a prolonged standoff.
Berlin airport has cancelled all passenger departures on Monday due to a one-day strike by air security staff called by Germany's Verdi union as part of an ongoing wage dispute. The walkout will start at 3:30 a.m. local time and end at midnight. The union has been negotiating with the BDLS aviation security association to push for pay increases for night, weekend and public holiday shifts.
More than 155,000 public sector workers in Canada have gone on strike after failing to reach a wage deal with the federal government. The strike will affect tax filings and passport services during peak demand. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) union said contract negotiations would continue despite the strikes. The strike would also affect 65% of employees at the Canadian Grain Commission, including most inspectors of outbound grain at ports.