A standoff between Air Canada and its flight attendants has intensified after the union vowed to ignore a government back-to-work order. The Canada Industrial Relations Board had directed staff to return by Sunday afternoon, but the Canadian Union of Public Employees said members will not comply and will challenge the order as unconstitutional. With thousands of flights disrupted and negotiations stalled, the conflict highlights growing tensions over pay, working conditions, and the government’s role in labor disputes.
See "Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants union defies return to work order", Staffwriter, abc7, August 18, 2025