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Over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are continuing their strike despite a back-to-work order from the Canadian government. The union defied Minister Patty Hajdu's intervention under Section 107 of the Canada Labor Code, citing violation of their charter rights. The flight attendants, who overwhelmingly voted to strike, are seeking better wages and compensation for grounded flights. Air Canada offered a 38% compensation increase over four years, while the union alleges the government sides with the company's high profits and executive compensation.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.