Air Canada flight attendants continue strike despite return-to-work order

Air Canada cabin crew have defied a government-mandated return-to-work order and are continuing their strike.

This comes despite a binding arbitration directive issued by the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which requires more than 10,000 flight attendants to resume their duties by 2 PM on Sunday.

Now entering its third day, the strike has grounded 700 flights daily, affecting travel for up to 130,000 passengers each day.

Leaders of the Canadian Union of Public Employees have condemned the order as "unconstitutional" and are demanding a fair contract that includes compensation for unpaid ground duties.