Air Canada and its flight-attendant union have reached a tentative agreement that halts a strike that stranded more than 100,000 passengers since Aug. 16. The government-mediated pact offers wage increases and better working conditions, but it still requires union ratification.
Air Canada has suspended every Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight after its flight-attendant union declined to follow a federal order to resume work. Rolling cancellations now reach into the afternoon of Aug. 19 2025, leaving travelers in search of alternatives while regulators press for an immediate return to duty.
After a lengthy 5-hour caucus on Friday, negotiations between the Boston Teamsters and Republic Services have collapsed, leaving garbage collectors and the waste disposal company at an impasse.
Canada Post reports a significant 50% decrease in parcel shipping volumes compared to last year, attributing the decline to uncertainty over a potential work stoppage amidst ongoing labor negotiations. The corporation and its union have returned to the bargaining table to address a longstanding dispute over wages and operational changes.
