The majority of Air Canada flight attendants have voted yes to a strike mandate — and some passengers are not looking forward to what this could mean. Douglas Tompson — an avid flyer for work — tells the Western Standard he isn't looking forward to a potential strike on August 16.Tompson says he understands why it is happening and supports their cause.The flight attendants' contracts expired in March 2025, while the airline employs over 10,000 flight attendants. .The oldest baby ever born .Of the flight attendants with an Air Canada flight attendants' union (CUPE) membership who voted, 94.6% participated and 99.7% of them voted in favour of a strike.In its announcement about the strike CUPE said: "After ten long years, flight attendants deserve a significant wage increase, pension improvements, and enhanced pay for ground duties that are currently unpaid."According to Air Canada, "Half of Air Canada mainline flight attendants earned more than $54,000 in 2024, excluding incentive rewards, and health and pension benefits.""At the top of the scale, which they reach within 10 years, flight attendants can make more than $70,000.".Cheaper embryonic screening lets you select your baby's intelligence.Tompson's next flight to Saskatoon is on August 22, right after the strike is scheduled to begin.Tompson, an oilfield worker, travels back and forth almost every month to his home in Saskatoon. If anyone stands to be affected by the strike, it's him — he often uses Air Canada for his flights.The question now is — how will passengers be affected if the union and Air Canada fail to reach an agreement and a strike proceeds? Tompson weighs in on the matter.
