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Ratification vote result published in error
Ratification vote result published in error
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Ottawa, ON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A statement was published in error regarding the Air Canada flight attendant ratification vote earlier today. The statement was one of multiple drafts prepared for different outcomes in anticipation of voting closing tomorrow, Saturday, September 6. To be clear, voting has not ended, and the result of the vote will not be known until after 3PM ET on Saturday, September 6.
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