Air Canada Strike: Comparison of U.S. (RLA) and Canadian Labor Laws
October 3, 2025 - Air Canada Flight Attendants, standing in solidarity in their union (Canadian Union of Public Employees - CUPE) inspired workers around the world with their strike for a fair contract and pay for time on the job, especially while with passengers or performing safety functions. We supported their strike with efforts to house strikers, provide transportation, general financial support, join their picket lines, and prepare other actions to support their strike.
There is no doubt the actions of Air Canada Flight Attendants were not only good for demonstrating the power of Flight Attendants and the current issues we are taking on around unpaid work, but also the fight of the working class worldwide.
In the U.S., we have taken strike votes, typically over 99%, demonstrating we are ready to strike to back up our demands. Read this article about the difference between U.S. and Canadian labor laws, and the status of the CUPE agreement now.
