News

Contract Mediation Schedule through end of year

14 Jul, 2026

The following dates are anticipated meetings between our negotiation team members and In-flight management with the NMB mediator in Chicago IL.

SFO Temporary Crew Hotel Change

13 Jul, 2026

**SFO-Temporary Hotel Move on July 17th-19th**

YVR Crew Hotel Change as of July 1st

05 Jul, 2026

**YVR Hotel Update**

Recent

Vacation Bidding is Open - Need Help?

Vacation bidding 2026 is on! Contractual references for vacation bidding are in our Contract, Article 11, Page 123.

17, Oct, 2025

Negotiations & Impact of Federal Government Shut Down

As you know, the federal government has been shut down since October 1st. We are starting to see the effects of the shutdown in ATC staffing shortages, leading to ground stops and delays. But the shutdown may also have an effect on our negotiations.

10, Oct, 2025

MEC Newsletter September 30, 2025

Reserve Guide

01, Oct, 2025

Contract Negotiations Update - September 2025

AFA and management held our third mediation session on September 16-18, 2025, at the AFA office in Chicago.

26, Sep, 2025

Update on how to bid for 2026 vacation weeks & hotel news for YYJ (Victoria B.C.)

Vacation Bidding

It is that time of year again Vacation bidding for 2026! You can find information in regard to vacation bidding in the contract Article 11: page 123.

25, Sep, 2025

October 6th, 2025, MEC Meeting Agenda

24, Sep, 2025