Federal Government Prepared to Pass Back-to-Work Legislation

The Federal government will force Air Canada flight attendants to return to work if they choose to strike. The decision was announced Monday by the minister of Labour.

 

Flight attendants from Air Canada have planned strikes across the country on Tuesday and are legally able to walk out on Wednesday.

 

The Federal government defended its choice citing the economy as its reasoning.

 

Government officials who met with union members said while a deal was possible they could not rule out a strike.

 

A similar strike by customer service agents in June was settled before back to work legislation was passed. While that strike caused inconveniences, a strike by flight attendants would cripple the airline.