The airline Air Canada announced, on Saturday, August 16, the suspension of all its flights, following a strike movement from its hostesses and stewards.
“We are now officially on strike”the Canadian Public Service Union (SCFP) announced in a statement, which represents the 10,000 navigious personnel concerned.
Beyond a salary increase, the navigating staff of the Canadian airline also claims to be remunerated for working hours, including when boarding, which has not been the case so far.
Seven hundred flights canceled
In response, Air Canada, which directly serves 180 cities around the world, has announced that they “Suspended all its operations”or 700 flights scheduled for this Saturday, at the expense of around 130,000 passengers. The SCFP having filed a strike notice of sixty-two on Wednesday, the company had already announced the cancellation of nearly 300 flights on Friday.
In its press release, the company ” strongly advise customers concerned not to go to the airport ”stating that she “Deeply regrets the repercussions of the strike on customers”.
