Air Canada has secured the ratification of two new tentative agreements covering 285 employees in its Finance and Clerical departments. The contracts, which cover 170 Finance personnel and 115 Clerical staff, were approved by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW). These agreements were part of three separate tentative deals reached on June 12, 2026.

The IAMAW represents more than 11,000 employees at Air Canada across Maintenance, Airport Airside Operations, Cabin Services, Cargo, and the newly ratified Finance and Clerical groups. While the contracts for Finance and Clerical staff have been ratified, the union is currently progressing with the ratification process for the third tentative agreement. This third contract covers the balance of the workforce, approximately 11,000 employees in Maintenance, Airport Airside Operations, Cargo, and Cabin Services.

The ratification of these contracts formalizes the terms of employment for the specified groups. The agreements were reached following negotiations between Air Canada management and the IAMAW. The airline continues to operate while the ratification process for the remaining employee group concludes.

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline and the country's flag carrier. Headquartered in Montréal, the airline provides scheduled service to more than 180 airports across six continents. The company's shares are publicly traded on the TSX under the symbol AC.

Air Canada has reached a tentative collective agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), covering more than 11,000 employees in Maintenance, Cabin Services, Airport Airside Operations, Cargo, Finance, and Clerical. The agreement recognizes the contributions and skills of Air Canada's operations and administrative employees, though specific terms remain confidential pending ratification.

Ratification Process

The agreement is subject to ratification by the union membership, a process expected to be completed over the next few weeks. Following union approval, the agreement must also be approved by the Air Canada Board of Directors. The timeline for final implementation depends on the successful completion of these procedural steps.

Employee Coverage

The tentative agreement impacts a significant portion of Air Canada's workforce across various operational and administrative functions. The following table outlines the key employee groups covered under the new contract:

Company Background

Air Canada is Canada's largest airline and flag carrier, headquartered in Montréal. As a founding member of Star Alliance, the airline provides scheduled service to more than 180 airports across six continents. The company's shares are publicly traded on the TSX under the symbol AC.