CTV News is reporting that Air Canada flight attendants are preparing to strike . Represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), 99.7% of the over 10,000 flight attendants employed by Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge voted in favor of a strike mandate. The nearly unanimous vote signals long-standing frustration with negotiations and working rules.

Morale is at an all-time low, and the flight attendants have now sent a serious message to their employer. Air Canada, meanwhile, hopes that the negotiations can progress and that operational interruptions can be avoided. All sides hope to reach an agreement rather than strike, and negotiations are expected to resume on Friday, August 8.

What Can We Expect After The Vote

Air Canada flight attendants have secured a critical

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