Air Canada strike escalates as airline refuses to resume talks without return to work

Air Canada's labor dispute escalated as the airline refuses to negotiate with striking flight attendants until they return to work, despite a federal order mandating arbitration. Representing 10,000 flight attendants, CUPE is protesting unpaid ground duties and seeking higher wages. The strike has disrupted travel for 130,000 passengers daily, leading to flight cancellations and suspended profit forecasts.