February 6, 2026 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) and Sun Country Airlines (SCA) today announced they have reached a four-year tentative agreement (TA) on the first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering employees in the mechanics and related craft or class.
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January 26, 2026 -- On January 22, 2026, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) issued a decision addressing a duty of fair representation charge brought by an individual Air Canada Tech Ops member against the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW).
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 20260126_Air_Canada_Update_DFR_French.pdf
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January 15, 2026 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) has filed for certification to represent Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) at Ornge Air as of January 12, 2026. The filing covers the AMEs responsible for maintaining Ornge’s AW139 medium twin helicopters and Pilatus PC-12 NG single-engine turboprops, which support the largest integrated air ambulance and critical care land ambulance operation in Canada and serve patients across Ontario.
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January 14, 2026 -- A merger agreement was announced between Allegiant Travel Co. and Sun Country Holdings, Inc. It is important to note that the merger announcement will not affect or delay the finalization of our Tentative Agreement (TA) with Sun Country, nor will it affect the information roadshow or ratification process that will follow completion of the TA.
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December 31, 2025 -- The start of a new year is always an opportunity to advance our goals, strengthen relationships, and build on the progress we have already made together as a craft-specific union.
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December 11, 2025 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) announced today that its members at Jazz Aviation—both Line Technical Services (Jazz Line) and Jazz Technical Services (JTS)—have ratified new five-year collective bargaining agreements. Nearly 90% of eligible members voted, with strong approval across both groups.
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December 9, 2025 -- The Canada Labour Congress (CLC) is a labour organization affiliated with various unions in Canada, including the International Association of Machinists (IAM).
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November 14, 2025 -- The Parties met in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, on November 10-13 for a collective bargaining session. As you will recall, the Parties concluded the October session engaged in off-the-record discussions exploring areas of possible alignment.
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November 11, 2025 -- Today, on November 11, we pause to reflect on the profound sacrifices made by those who have served in our armed forces. Observed as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada and other nations, this day honors the bravery, dedication, and selflessness of veterans everywhere—including many within our own AMFA family.
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September 1, 2025 -- Labor Day is a day to recognize and honor generations of skilled workers whose dedication, craft, skill, and unity have shaped our world today. That spirit lives every day through AMFA and its Members.
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August 14, 2025 -- AMFA stands with the dedicated Air Canada Flight Attendants of CUPE in their fight for fair wages, respect, and improved working conditions, which have been suppressed for a decade.
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May 7, 2025 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is proud to announce that its members at Horizon Air have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. “This industry-leading agreement reflects the commitment and perseverance of both negotiating committees and delivers what our skilled aviation professionals deserve,” said AMFA National President Bret Oestreich. “I sincerely thank our members for their engagement and strong voices throughout the bargaining process.”
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May 7, 2025 – Today, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (“the Board”) authorized a representation vote for approximately 2,250 maintenance employees at Air Canada. As part of its order, the Board approved the fragmentation of the existing Technical, Maintenance, and Operational Support (TMOS) Bargaining Unit. While noting their general preference for broad-based units, the Board stated it “rarely grants such fragmentations,” but found that “fragmenting the existing bargaining unit is appropriate in the specific circumstances of this case.”
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May 7, 2025 -- In accordance with Article XXIII of the AMFA Constitution, and following discussions held during the April 2025 Joint Advisory Council (JAC) Meeting regarding the composition of the Negotiating Committee, the National Executive Council (NEC) is hereby calling for a Special Convention to address this matter.
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May 6, 2025 -- The votes for the AMFA–Horizon Air Tentative Agreement (TA) Ratification Referendum were tallied on May 6, 2025. Votes for this referendum were counted and certified by ElectionBuddy, and the results are as follows...
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April 16, 2025 -- The beginning of a new year brings fresh momentum—new goals to achieve, new relationships to build, and new opportunities to grow together. As we step into 2025, AMFA's leadership is again going on the record: we remain fully committed to raising the standards and increasing the recognition of our craft across the aviation industry.
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February 18, 2025 -- The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) is proud to announce a historic milestone for AMFA and the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and related skilled professionals across Canada. We have initiated the process of establishing the first AMFA Local in Canada, marking the Association’s activation of Region IV.
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December 11, 2024 – AMFA is happy to announce the CIRB authorized and ordered a representation vote for the Canadian Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AMEs) and related trade groups from Calm Air, who approached AMFA seeking representation in June this year. Yesterday, the CIRB officially certified AMFA as the bargaining agent at Calm Air of the skilled unit.
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May 24, 2022 -- Today is Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. AMT Day recognizes the contributions of Charles E. Taylor to the first powered flight in 1903. Working with the Wright Brothers, Taylor added insight that still impacts the aviation industry today and earned him the title of “Father of Aviation Maintenance."
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