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In defying the back-to-work order, CUPE took a calculated risk that paid off

Strategy used by the union representing 10,500 Air Canada flight attendants may ripple across the labour movement, experts ...

‘Our fight is not with you’: CUPE apologizes to the Canadian public

During a press conference by CUPE, representatives issued an apology to the Canadian public saying their only goal is ‘to be ...

Unifor condemns federal government's attack on CUPE flight attendants' right to strike and fair and free collective bargaining

Unifor strongly condemns the federal government's imposition of binding arbitration between Air Canada and CUPE Flight ...
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CUPE strikes back

We begin with the union representing striking Air Canada flight attendants, who is requesting an injunction to block a controversial back-to-work order from the federal labour board.

Passengers caught in limbo as operations slowly kick into gear after Air Canada, CUPE deal reached

Sean Leathong reports on how, despite a tentative deal being reached between Air Canada and CUPE, some passengers still remain stranded.

‘We haven’t seen this type of defiance in quite a long time’: Labour lawyer on CUPE

Employment & Labour Lawyer Sundeep Gokhale on what case can CUPE make to defy the federal government’s return-to-work order.

Air Canada, Cabin Crew Union Hold First Talks Since Strike Began

Mark Hancock, National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) which represents striking Air Canada flight ...