Flight attendants of Pascan Aviation picketed at the Montréal Metropolitan Airport as its opening day Monday accusing the airline of refusing to negotiate with the union.
The strike comes as first passengers took off from the newly revamped airport in Saint-Hubert, providing residents of Greater Montreal another air travel option.
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Pascan Aviation is one of two commercials airlines along with Porter Airlines to operate at the airport.
Flight attendants belonging to CUPE 5490, have been on strike for over seven months.
“Our members are fighting for a second collective agreement that fully recognizes the value of their work and their contribution, particularly through decent working conditions,” said Patrick Gloutney, president of CUPE-Quebec, in a statement.
The union says the airline has refused to come to the negotiating table for over two months.
“They are facing an intransigent employer who does not hesitate to use replacement workers, further complicating the search for a fair settlement,” Gloutney added.
