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Air Canada and IAMAW reach tentative agreement on new contract

Air Canada and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. The deal includes landmark wage increases for approximately 11,000 unionized workers across various departments including maintenance, cabin services, and finance. The terms of the agreement will remain confidential until a vote by IAMAW members is held in the coming weeks, after which Air Canada's board of directors must approve it. Negotiations began in early February 2026 and were described as largely constructive.

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Air Canada and IAMAW began talks in February. The new tentative deal has landmark wage increases for union members. Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press

A tentative deal has been struck between Air Canada AC-T and roughly 11,000 of its unionized workers.

The national air carrier says the new collective agreement recognizes the contributions and skills of its employees in maintenance, cabin services, airport airside operations, cargo, finance, and clerical.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers announced the deal as historic, with landmark wage increases for its members.

Terms of the new agreement will remain confidential until the union’s membership has a chance to vote on ratification.

The vote is expected to take place sometime in the next few weeks, followed by approval from Air Canada’s Board of Directors.

The two sides began negotiations on Feb. 3, 2026, with the talks reported as mostly constructive.

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The Globe and MailIndependent🔒Center7 days ago
Air Canada and IAMAW reach tentative agreement on new contract

Air Canada and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. The deal includes landmark wage increases for approximately 11,000 unionized workers across various departments including maintenance, cabin services, and finance. The terms of the agreement will remain confidential until a vote by IAMAW members is held in the coming weeks, after which Air Canada's board of directors must approve it. Negotiations began in early February 2026 and were described as largely constructive.

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