July 19, 2025 -- July 19, 2025 -- On July 15-17, 2025, representatives from Jazz and AMFA met in Toronto, ON, to engage in their third session of collective agreement negotiations.
July 4, 2025 -- The Parties held a bargaining session, June 24-26, 2025, in Chicago. This was our ninth session in mediation with the National Mediation Board (NMB).
May 31, 2025 -- The Parties met in Chicago on May 20-22, 2025. On Day 1, the Company submitted proposals on all open items through a term sheet, including standalone attachments addressing: the Traveling Technician Appendix to the CBA; Article 7 – Holidays; Article 20 – Transportation; and Part-Time Employees.
May 13, 2025 -- On May 12, 2025, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) applied to the National Mediation Board (NMB) for a determination that Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines constitute a single transportation system for purposes of representing individuals in the craft or class of Mechanics and Related Employees. AMFA anticipates that, within six weeks, the NMB will confirm that the two airlines constitute a single carrier for representation purposes.
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.”
