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Gate Gourmet Airline Catering Workers on Strike at Ottawa Airport
Workers earn $17.74 to $19.77 per hour, about $5 less than Calgary colleagues, as Gate Gourmet refuses union's offer to raise wages above $20 per hour.
- At 12:01 am, Gate Gourmet airline catering workers began strike action at 139 Thad Johnson Private, Ottawa, ON on Dec. 14, 2025.
- Earning between $17.74 and $19.77 per hour, Ottawa Gate Gourmet workers said the union proposed a $20-per-hour floor, which Gate Gourmet refused.
- Striking staff who prepare in-flight meals cook, package and deliver meals, beverages and supplies for departing Air Canada, West Jet, Sunwing, Air France, Canada North and private jet service including government VIP flights.
- Many departing flights from Ottawa Airport will run without onboard food service during peak holiday travel, while Gate Gourmet's replacement workers may cause delays and raise food-safety concerns.
- Teamsters Local Union 647, representing approximately 3,000 food industry workers, is supported by Teamsters Canada with 135,000 members and media contact Christopher Monette.
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Gate Gourmet Airline Catering Workers on Strike at Ottawa Airport
OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Airline catering workers at Gate Gourmet in Ottawa began strike action at 12:01 am today after last minute negotiations with the company failed.
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