A major milestone has been achieved for Envoy Air employees in Calgary, as members officially ratified their first collective agreement with the IAM Union on January 15, 2026.
Envoy Air was certified with the IAM on May 29, 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter of collective representation. Following certification, the parties entered bargaining on August 12, 2025. After months of dedicated negotiations, a Tentative Agreement was reached in January 2026 and brought to the membership for a ratification vote.
The agreement was approved with strong participation and support from the membership. Approximately 80% of eligible members voted, with 66% voting in favour of ratification showing clear engagement and confidence in the gains achieved.
Over the three-year term of the agreement, members secured wage increases ranging from 18.8% to 23.5%, along with a $3.25 Lead Premium. In addition to wage improvements, the contract includes several important protections and benefits, such as:
- Profit-sharing language
- RRSP provisions with company matching
- Boot and shoe allowance
- Clear seniority language
- Shift bidding and vacation bidding language
- Layoff and recall protections
This agreement also expands the IAM’s presence at Envoy Air, welcoming 51 new members into the union.
These gains were made possible through the hard work and commitment of the bargaining committee, Kunal Dhawan and Ezan “Bobby” Luvaha. Their leadership and dedication, alongside the support of the membership, were instrumental in delivering a strong first contract.
This ratification represents a significant step forward for Envoy Air IAM members, strengthening workplace protections, improving compensation, and laying the foundation for future progress.
In the photo, bargaining committee members: Kunal Dhawan and Ezan “Bobby” Luvaha