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BusinessFlight attendants who work on Air Canada Express flights are voting on whether to authorize strike action as their union says bargaining talks have stalled. Union says it hasn't been able to reach agreement with employer on 'critical issues'Sarah Petz · CBC News · Posted: Sep 02, 2026 6:39 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 3Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An Air Canada Express aircraft takes off from Vancouver International Airport in July. The union for Air Canada Express flight attendants is seeking a strike mandate after months of collective bargaining. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)Flight attendants who work on Air Canada Express flights are voting on whether to authorize strike action as their union says bargaining talks have stalled.

Flight attendants at Canadian North have filed a Notice of Dispute under the Canada Labour Code, citing a lack of meaningful progress in negotiations with the airline. Bargaining between the airline and nearly 200 flight attendants represented by CUPE 8111 has been ongoing since March, but key issues remain unresolved, including wages, unpaid work, working conditions, and scheduling.

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