Negotiation between Air Canada and the flight attendant union has been discontinued.

Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have commenced the arbitration process following the conclusion of mediation. The arbitration process, which will determine the terms of a new wage agreement, is expected to occur after the mediation.

The rejection of the previous wage agreement by CUPE members does not have a direct impact on the arbitration process. However, the arbitration decision will be binding, meaning both parties are obligated to comply with the outcome.

The specific details of the arbitration process, such as the arbitrator(s) and the timeline, are not specified in the provided information. It is also not clear how long the arbitration process will take, as no timeline has been given.

Air Canada agreed to CUPE's request to proceed to arbitration after the union requested to end mediation following its members' rejection of a wage agreement earlier this month. The outcome of the arbitration process is not yet known, but it is expected to lead to a new wage agreement that may be different from the one rejected by CUPE members.

Flights are continuing as normal, according to Air Canada. The arbitrator for the wage disputes between Air Canada and the flight attendants' union CUPE has not been publicly named.

The arbitration process will be conducted independently, without the involvement of CUPE or Air Canada representatives during the decision-making process. The wage agreement that was rejected by CUPE members is not specified in the provided information.

In conclusion, Air Canada and CUPE have begun the arbitration process for a new wage agreement. The specifics of the process are not yet known, and the outcome is not yet determined. However, both parties are obligated to comply with the arbitrator's decision once it is made. Flights are continuing as normal during this process.