Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike

The ongoing Air Canada strike highlights a longstanding issue in the airline industry - the practice of not paying flight attendants for ground work. Traditionally, many flight attendants in North America were only compensated for the time they spent in the air, leaving their pre-flight and post-flight duties unpaid. The current strike by Air Canada's flight attendants aims to address this, as they demand fair compensation for all hours worked, including ground duties. This dispute reflects a broader shift in the industry, with workers pushing for better working conditions and more equitable pay. The strike's outcome could set a precedent for the treatment of flight attendants across the industry, potentially leading to changes in how airlines structure compensation for their cabin crews. The article suggests that this issue has been a point of contention for decades, and the current strike represents an attempt by workers to address this long-standing concern.