Patty Hajdu calls allegations of unpaid work in airline sector 'deeply concerning': 'Nobody should work for free'

The federal government has initiated consultations to examine allegations of unpaid work among flight attendants in Canada’s airline sector.

Patty Hajdu—minister of jobs and families and minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario—announced the launch of a probe into whether flight attendants are being compensated in accordance with the Canada Labour Code.

The government will consult with targeted stakeholders to determine if current pay practices meet federal requirements.

“Flight attendants should be paid for the work that they do,” said Hajdu. “The allegations of unpaid work in the airline sector are deeply concerning—we will be digging into this and will find out what is at the root of these allegations—because nobody should work for free.”

The consultations follow concerns raised about the working conditions and pay of federally regulated flight attendants.

Earlier today, Air Canada said it will gradually restart its operations after reaching a mediated agreement with CUPE through a process overseen by a mutually agreed-to mediator, William Kaplan.

Fair compensation for flight attendants

Ottawa stated that it is committed to protecting workers and supporting fair and productive workplaces.

“Flight attendants play a critical role in keeping Canadian families and workers safe as they travel. It is important that they...

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