New Law Proposed: Flight Attendants to be Paid for All Work Hours
Flight Attendants: Paid for All Hours
This proposed law wants to change how airlines pay flight attendants in Canada. Right now, flight attendants often only get paid when the plane doors are closed and the flight begins. This proposed law would make airlines pay them for all their work time. This includes time spent before the flight. For example, they would get paid for checking safety equipment and preparing the cabin before passengers board. This change would affect all flight attendants who work for airlines that follow the Canada Labour Code. This code covers many airlines that fly between provinces or internationally. It would mean flight attendants get paid for more of their working hours. This could increase their overall pay. This matters because it could ensure flight attendants are fairly compensated for all the work they do. It recognizes that preparing for a flight is part of their job. Paying them for this time could improve their working conditions and financial security.
Where this proposed law falls on the policy spectrums that Canadians care about
The bill mandates that flight attendants are paid for all working time, including pre-boarding tasks, which strengthens worker protections and increases business costs.
While the bill itself doesn't directly involve taxes or government spending, it could lead to increased costs for airlines, potentially affecting their profitability and, indirectly, government revenue. The impact is relatively small.
This bill has not yet been published on the government website.
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How likely this proposed law is to be approved
Private member's bills rarely pass, especially if they are low priority. It's very early in the process and not likely to move forward.
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