August 19 2025

The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) congratulates CUPE’s Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flight attendants on reaching a tentative agreement after a historic and courageous fight.

Flight attendants showed extraordinary determination in the face of immense pressure. They stood together, reclaimed their voice, and won recognition for the value of their work. This moment affirms that when workers are united, they have the power to achieve real change. After years of unpaid work, this tentative agreement signals a transformational change for their industry.

While we await full details and the ratification process, one thing is clear: this agreement represents a powerful step forward in ensuring dignity, fairness, and respect for flight attendants, and for workers across Canada.

“This victory is a testament to the courage and solidarity of CUPE members,” said NUPGE President Bert Blundon. “By standing strong and reclaiming their voice, they’ve achieved a breakthrough that ends unpaid work and raises standards for all workers.”