March 23, 2012

Air Canada 'wildcat strike' over

Air Canada ground workers have been ordered back to work and the wildcat strike is now over.

As a result of earlier flight cancellations and delays, travellers should continue to check their flight status prior to leaving for the airport.

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Dozens of Air Canada Flights cancelled at Pearson following "Wildcat Strike"

March 23, 2012

Dozens of Air Canada flights cancelled at Pearson following 'wildcat strike'

Flight delays and cancellations: Toronto, Montreal
March 23, 2012 -- Due to illegal work action by Air Canada ground handling employees in Toronto and Montreal, Air Canada is experiencing delays and some cancellations of flights departing Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL) this morning.
Customers are requested to check the status of their flight at aircanada.com before leaving for the airport.

In order to facilitate changes to travel plans, Air Canada has revised its ticketing policy for customers booked on flights today. Those customers wishing to make alternate travel arrangements can do so without penalty, space permitting, by using Air Canada's self service rebooking tool at aircanada.com, on their mobile device, or by contacting Air Canada Reservations toll free in Canada and the U.S. at 888-247-2262; TTY: 1-800-361-8071 or Air Canada Reservations worldwide. Due to increased call centre volume, wait times will be longer than usual.
We apologize to customers affected and thank them for their patience.
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Government halts Air Canada and union dispute

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Government halts Air Canada and union dispute

Federal Labour Minister, Lisa Raitt has referred Air Canada’s dispute with both its pilots’ and machinists’ union to the Canada Industrial Relations Board  (CIRB) .  By sending the conflict to the CIRB , Minister Lisa Raitt has essentially put any legal strike or lockout on hold, as both parties must wait for the board to rule on the matter.

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Air Canada Labour Action - Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, IAMAW

March 7,2012

Air Canada Labour Action

Air Canada has been advised by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), which represents the airline's 8,600 mechanics, baggage handlers and cargo agents in Canada, that it intends to begin labour action from 12:01am  ET on March 12.
Air Canada continues to operate its normal schedule without disruption.

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