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Flight attendants at PAL Airlines are filing for conciliation with the federal labour board after bargaining has failed to produce sufficient progress on key issues. The flight attendants, represented by CUPE 5451, have been negotiating with PAL Airlines since the spring of 2025. Their previous collective agreement expired April 30, 2025. “Our members show up every day

Image Open image in modal The courageous and tenacious fight by CUPE flight attendants to end unpaid work took centre stage at an international gathering of public sector union leaders mobilizing to defend and advance our rights. CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick shared the story of how Air Canada and WestJet flight attendants built unstoppable campaigns

Image Open image in modal This Tuesday evening, a tentative agreement was reached between Pascan Aviation and its 19 flight attendants, members of CUPE. The strike, which began on October 28, 2025, and lasted 323 days, has now been suspended.  In the next few weeks, the flight attendants, members of CUPE 5490, will be invited to

Image Open image in modal CUPE is warning the federal government against handing control of Canada’s major airports over to private investors, saying privatization will mean higher costs for passengers and more pressure on airport workers.  Canada’s airports are critical public infrastructure. They exist to serve passengers, workers and communities, not to be profit centres for

Image Open image in modal The Federal Court of Appeal has found that denying Employment Insurance (EI) supports to new parents who lose their jobs is discriminatory. The Liberals could have resolved this inequity years ago. Now the courts are forcing action.  Workers are being denied EI for not having enough qualifying hours after returning from

Image Open image in modal CUPE has submitted key priorities for Budget 2026 that include bold investments in public infrastructure and public services. This will help create good jobs, protect communities and lay the foundation for economic resilience in the face of Trump’s latest round of tariffs. This budget must prioritize people and public services

Over the past year, CUPE members have proven that together we can win higher wages and better working conditions. Our victories have come in the face of continued pressure on public services, collective bargaining rights and the ability of workers to stand up for themselves. These pressures are worsened by Donald Trump’s attacks on Canadian sovereignty,

Image Open image in modal While Canadians are worried about the economic impacts of Donald Trump’s trade war, Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting an Investment Summit with wealthy CEOs and foreign investors looking to sell off public infrastructure and Canada’s critical minerals. Canadians deserve more from their government, and on September 12-14, they will

Image Open image in modal 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