Picketers march around the departures level at the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, B.C., on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. Air Canada made the call to halt a return to operation as flight attendants continue to strike. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Canada Industrial Relations Board declares Air Canada flight attendant strike illegal

by The Canadian Press August 18, 2025

written by The Canadian Press August 18, 2025

Air Canada says the Canada Industrial Relations Board has declared the strike by the company’s 10,000 flight attendants illegal and has ordered the union's leadership to direct its members to return to work. In the directive issued Monday, CIRB vice-chairperson Jennifer Webster ordered the uni...

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