Air Canada Express flight attendants vote to authorise strike

A significant labor dispute is brewing within the Air Canada network following recent strikes at Air Canada and WestJet. Flight attendants operating Air Canada Express flights through Jazz Aviation have voted to authorize a potential strike, marking a serious escalation in contract negotiations. The Canadian Flight Attendant Union (CFAU) reports that an overwhelming majority of its membership – over 1,000 eligible members – participated in the voting process. Ninety-seven percent of those members cast their votes in favor of authorizing industrial action should further contract breakdowns occur. This development highlights ongoing tensions between airline staff and unions regarding compensation and working conditions across the Canadian aviation sector.