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Air Canada flight attendants intend to strike this weekend, union says
The union representing Air Canada's flight attendants has signalled that its members intend to go on strike this weekend, paving the way for workers to walk off the job as early as Saturday morning. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) gave the carrier a requisite 72-hour notice after the two sides reached an "impasse" in negotiations. The earliest their more than 10,000 workers can walk off the job is on Saturday at 12:58 a.m. ET. CUPE representatives say that in response to their strike action, Air Canada has issued a notice of lockout starting at 1:30 a.m. ET on Saturday. "We do hope that Air Canada will come to some form of rationale and show up at the table and truly engage us in bargaining the final pieces of this," said Wesley Lesosky, president of CUPE Air Canada Component. The two sides have been negotiating a new collective agreement since March, going over key issues like wages, work rules and unpaid hours. Air Canada said late Tuesday afternoon that the two sides were far apart in negotiations. What's next? CBC News reported earlier on Tuesday that CUPE had declined a proposal by Air Canada to resolve the talks through binding interest arbitration, and that both the union and the airline were back to reviewing each others' proposals. That work went on past midnight on Tuesday, but resulted in the union serving strike notice almost an hour later. "The employer rejected our final pass ... that we gave them on some monetary issues. We wanted to thoroughly review it, but really wanted the members to still be in the forefront of that decision. So it took a lot of discussion," said Lesosky. WATCH | The latest on the negotiations before the strike was called: Air Canada had said that any passengers booked to travel between Aug. 15 and Aug. 18 can change their flight if desired, provided that it was purchased no later than Aug. 13. The airline was also going to allow these passengers to change their flights, for free, to another date between Aug. 21 and Sept. 12. "If your flight is cancelled, we will do our very best to rebook you on the first available flight, exploring options with over 120 international and domestic carriers," the airline said on its website. "As we are in peak summer travel season, we know that space will still be very limited. If your travel is disrupted, you can always choose a refund." CBC News has reached out to Air Canada to confirm the lockout notice and for the company's latest plan for passengers who might be affected. "On behalf of the flight attendants, obviously we are sorry and empathetic towards this, but we also need to bargain a collective agreement. And unfortunately, this was the next stage in the process," said Lesosky. "I would assume that we're going to start seeing kind of their ramp down [on Wednesday]. I would certainly hope that they're not going to leave our members stranded. They're obviously working to those destinations and should be brought back."
Fast Company
2 hours ago
- Fast Company
How to create an out of office plan so you can go on vacation guilt-free
Effective planning before you go on vacation can make your time off more relaxing and enjoyable. Unsurprisingly, research reveals that vacations are beneficial for your mental and physical well-being and most employees return more creative and productive. However, to maximize your chances of having a restful vacation, it's helpful to have a game plan in place to make sure your responsibilities are covered when you're gone and you're setting yourself up for an easy return. 'To truly relax, professionals need thoughtful preparation, which helps them offload details from working memory and relax,' says Anita Williams Woolley, professor of organizational behavior and theory at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business in Pittsburgh. Here's what experts suggest. Determine your goals Take the time to delve into both short-term goals and long-term objectives you're responsible for managing. Woolley suggests these action points regarding work goals to address before signing off for your PTO. Clarify and prioritize immediate tasks to complete before you leave—be realistic about what you can get done. Confirm what your team should handle (or ignore) during your absence. Outline your return plan, including contingencies in case of delays. Create an alignment plan Before your absence, create a plan to help your team handle your responsibilities while you're gone. Woolley advises including strategies for obstacles or issues that may arise while you're away. Here's what she recommends: Clearly assign responsibilities. One suggestion is a vacation task list, where your specific duties are divided up among other team members. Make sure everyone understands what they are responsible for. Agree on which issues are urgent and warrant contacting you, empowering your team to handle everything else. Identify critical risks and provide explicit guidance on how to handle emergencies without you. Notify your team Be sure to let your colleagues and clients know when you will be out of your office. Woolley says: Be proactive. Alert your team you're going to be on vacation instead of a colleague or client receiving a bounce-back email announcing you're out of the office. Inform everyone who needs to know about your absence. Select a trusted 'gatekeeper' who's someone who decides when to contact you and serves as a central reference for others. The day before your vacation Although you're excited for your break, be sure to wrap up any loose ends. Annie Rosencrans, people and culture director at HiBob in New York, provides these tips: Send final follow-up emails, close out minor tasks, and tie up easy wins. Avoid pushing nonurgent new work to others right before you leave, and instead table them for when you get back. Cancel, decline, or reschedule meetings on the calendar for your time away. Set up your out of office (OOO) messages on email, Slack, and other communication platforms. Set yourself up for an easy return Establishing a plan before you leave for vacation can reduce pre-trip anxiety and ensure that you and your team are set up for success during your time away, says Rosencrans. 'A structured plan gives employees time to transition both practically and emotionally out of work mode,' she continues. 'When executed well, this approach creates clarity, accountability, and space to truly disconnect. It also offers teammates confidence that nothing will fall through the cracks in your absence.' Woolley at Carnegie Mellon advises organizing your workspace and priorities ahead of time, ensuring your goals guide your first days back, rather than an overflowing inbox. She recommends setting yourself up for an easier return: 'Park on a downhill slope.' Be assured, with some mindful planning, you can enjoy your vacation with less anxiety. Rosencrans asserts how time off isn't just a perk, it's a performance strategy. 'The more intentionally we approach it, the better we protect well-being and long-term productivity,' she explains. 'And no one should feel guilty for unplugging. If we normalize structured, respectful pre-vacation planning, we make space for real rest and that's something every employee deserves.'
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Oregon tourism suffers as Canadians boycott US over Trump
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Canadians are skipping Oregon as a vacation destination this year in light of recent actions made by President Trump. The Oregon Tourism Commission, , recently shared some of the messages they received in response to a handwritten post card campaign meant to engage Canadian visitors. 'We will miss our visit and spending money in your lovely state,' said one person in an email. 'As a Canadian, it's my duty to say 'Sorry', but I'm not sure I mean it.' They said that the words and actions of the president have left them no choice but to boycott U.S. goods and services, in addition to cancelling their travel plans to Oregon. 'Due to your President's ongoing threats of tariffs and even threatening to make our country the '51st state' – a literal threat of annexation – my friends and I have decided to cancel our hotel reservations and move our vacation destination to within Canada instead,' another person said in an email. 'Our original plans to the Oregon coast would have seen our 6 families spend around a week on the beautiful Oregon coast likely spending well over $20,000 in direct investment in your economy. Instead, we will spend that money at home in Canada,' the email said. Another person said they had cancelled the trip they were planning to Washington and Oregon later this year. 'The reason is, you see, your president is waging an unprecedented economic attack on my country, Canada. Canada is the United States' largest customer, we've integrated our economies, and shed blood with each other in global conflicts as allies,' they said. 'And now, our country is under siege by your president. Canadians are angry, and they're acting. They are rapidly shifting to non-U.S. products, and canceling trips to America.' Overall visits to the U.S. from Canada have declined 23.7% since the beginning of the year, according to a July 2025 Oxford Economics Tourism Economics report. International visits to the U.S. have declined across the board, but fallout from Canada has been the steepest. Cities located close to the U.S.-Canadian border are the hardest hit. The steepest year-over-year declines are expected in Seattle, Portland and Detroit, according to the report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
