Air Canada Confirms Ratification of New Collective Agreement by In-flight Service Crew Schedulers

MONTREAL, Feb. 16, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada said today that it has received confirmation from the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union Local 2002 that the airline's in-flight service crew schedulers have ratified a new collective agreement. The agreement has also been approved by the Air Canada board of directors.

The four year agreement is in effect until March 22, 2015. Air Canada's 76 in-flight service crew schedulers coordinate work schedules for flight attendants.

Air Canada is Canada's largest domestic and international full-service airline providing scheduled and charter air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 180 destinations on five continents.  Canada's flag carrier is the 15th largest commercial airline in the world and serves more than 33 million customers annually. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance. For more information on Air Canada visit aircanada.com.

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