New Law Proposed: Flight Attendants' Work Hours to Change

This proposed law wants to change the rules about how long flight attendants can work. Right now, the Canada Labour Code sets the rules for many workers in Canada, including some rules about work hours. This proposed law wants to change those rules specifically for flight attendants. It would likely set new limits on how many hours they can work in a day, a week, or a month. It might also require airlines to give them more rest time between flights. This proposed law affects all flight attendants who work for airlines that are covered by the Canada Labour Code. This usually includes major airlines that operate across provinces or internationally. It also affects the airlines themselves, as they would need to change their scheduling practices to follow the new rules. This proposed law matters because it could improve the working conditions for flight attendants. Fairer work hours and more rest could lead to less fatigue and stress. This could improve their health and safety, and also potentially improve the safety of air travel for passengers.

This bill has not yet been published on the government website.