The Globe and Mail – Last updated Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 5:17PM EDT
The union representing Air Canada flight attendants has cancelled a strike planned for Thursday after the Canada Industrial Relations Board has received a request from federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt to examine a breakdown in contract talks at the airline.
Ms. Raitt has effectively rendered the strike illegal, so that there will be no right to strike (or lock-out),” said the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which represents 6,800 flight attendants. “Our strike is suspended indefinitely. Therefore, the union advises you that you cannot strike.”
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