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Air Canada flight attendants organize national action to protest working conditions

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Media Advisory

On Monday, August 11th , Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), will hold a simultaneous action at airports in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, to raise awareness among Canadians about ongoing issues related to their working conditions. Flight attendants are asking Air Canada to recognize the key elements of the negotiation, including non-working hours and poverty wages that are no longer consistent with the economic reality of 2025.

This mobilization aims to remind the public that flight attendants play a crucial role in aircraft safety, in addition to providing quality service and ensuring the smooth operation of flights across the country.

“We’re heading into an intense weekend of bargaining, with strong support from our members. The standard simply can’t be maintained, because it’s no longer acceptable,” says Wesley Lesosky, president of the Air Canada component of CUPE.

Event details

When: Monday, August 11, 2025

Where:

  • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – 1 p.m. ET
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport – 1 p.m. ET
  • Vancouver International Airport – 10 a.m. PT
  • Calgary International Airport – 11 a.m. MDT

CUPE spokespersons will be on hand in each city to answer questions from the media.

Contacts

Media relations

Hugh Pouliot
Senior officer communications
Canadian Union of Public Employees
hpouliot@cupe.ca
613-818-0067

Nathalie Garceau
Senior officer communications
Canadian Union of Public Employees
ngarceau@cupe.ca
613-212-7802

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Contacts

Media relations

Hugh Pouliot
Senior officer communications
Canadian Union of Public Employees
hpouliot@cupe.ca
613-818-0067

Nathalie Garceau
Senior officer communications
Canadian Union of Public Employees
ngarceau@cupe.ca
613-212-7802

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