Allison Lampert and Rajesh Kumar Singh at Reuters reports a crippling Strike by Unionized Air Canada Flight Attendants that grounded thousands of flights over wages and unpaid labor is the latest blow to the Airline Industry's Compensation System that does not fully pay Cabin Crews for their hours at work. Without sharing specific details, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) - which represents more than 10,000 Air Canada Flight Attendants, said the agreement ends unpaid work. Analysts say any gains could influence upcoming contract negotiations in North America. Association of Flight Attendants-Communications Workers (AFA-CWA) of America International President Sara Nelson said: "The Air Canada Strike helps negotiations everywhere. It defined the problem of ridiculous expectations for Flight Attendants to work without pay. The striking Flight Attendants are an inspiration to Working People everywhere." The AFA-CWA represents 55,000 Flight Attendants at 20 airlines, including United.

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