Air Canada flight attendants could strike as early as next week

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from the Toronto Star:



Air Canada could face a strike by its 6,800 flight attendants as early as next week after they gave their union an overwhelming strike mandate.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees said in a news release that 98 per cent voted in favour of a strike, with 78 per cent of those eligible taking part.

“A strike vote does not mean we will necessarily go on strike, but it means we will strike if we need to. What we want and still hope for is a negotiated deal with the company,” said Jeff Taylor, president of the Air Canada component of CUPE.

“This is a clear message to Air Canada: our members are determined to get a fair deal,” says Taylor, “No one wants a strike, but if we can’t reach a tentative agreement which addresses our members concerns, and soon, it could be our only choice.” ........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.thestar.com/business/companies/aircanada/article/1053132--air-canada-flight-attendants-could-strike-as-early-as-next-week?bn=1