Ottawa orders binding arbitration in Air Canada-union dispute to end flight attendants' strike
Source: CBC
The federal government is intervening in the labour dispute between Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants, just hours after they went on strike.
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said early Saturday afternoon that she has invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to order binding arbitration between the airline and its union and has ordered operations to resume — although it's not immediately clear when the 10,000 flight attendants will return to work.
"As minister of labour, I have exercised my authorities under [the labour code] to direct the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the parties to resume and continue their operations and duties," she told a news conference.
"These parties have had months at the negotiation table. They've had support through the federal mediation service and they have been unable to cross the finish line," Hajdu said. "Arbitration is the most stable way to conclude this process for Canadians, while allowing parties to reach a deal."
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