{"id":210514,"date":"2026-07-23T06:25:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/?p=210514"},"modified":"2026-07-23T09:33:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:33:44","slug":"air-canada-welcomes-ratification-of-new-deal-with-iamaw-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/air-canada-welcomes-ratification-of-new-deal-with-iamaw-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada welcomes ratification of new deal with IAMAW workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-206919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/air-canada-flight-threat_1024x768_1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/air-canada-flight-threat_1024x768_1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/air-canada-flight-threat_1024x768_1024x768-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/air-canada-flight-threat_1024x768_1024x768-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Air Canada is welcoming the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) representing the airline\u2019s 11,000 employees in the Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support (TMOS) group, which includes Technical Operations, Airports and Cargo, Logistics and Supply, and Cabin Services employees.<\/p>\n<p>The four-year collective agreement is in effect from April 1, 2026 until March 31, 2030.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, said that: \u201cThe commitment shown by both Air Canada and the IAMAW throughout these negotiations reflects our shared objective of reaching meaningful agreements that support our employees and the company\u2019s continued growth. A key priority for us was further acknowledging the skilled expertise and valuable contributions of our TMOS employees.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rousseau continued: \u201cNow that new agreements have been successfully concluded with all major unions after the expiration of the previous long-term contracts, we are well-positioned to advance our New Frontiers strategic plans and deliver even greater value to Air Canada\u2019s stakeholders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The IAMAW represents more than 11,000 employees in Air Canada\u2019s TMOS group, Finance, and Clerical at Air Canada, through three separate contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Six collective agreements have now been concluded at Air Canada this year. The most recent ratification by the airline\u2019s TMOS employees follows earlier ratifications by its 170 Finance employees (IAMAW), 115 Clerical employees (IAMAW), approximately 6,000 Customer Service employees (Unifor), 100 Flight Operations Crew Schedulers (Unifor), and 90 In-Flight Crew Schedulers (Unifor).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Air Canada is welcoming the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) representing the airline\u2019s 11,000 employees in the Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support (TMOS) group, which includes Technical Operations, Airports and Cargo, Logistics and Supply, and Cabin Services employees. 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