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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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...
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.
