Bombardier’s decision to build a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Dorval will have positive impacts for members of the Bombardier unit, IAM Union Local 712, as well as for the entire Quebec aerospace ecosystem.

“This decision will promote increased production of the Challenger program in Dorval, which will create and secure jobs for our Bombardier unit members,” says Éric Rancourt, IAM International Representative for Quebec.

The new manufacturing center, scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027, will allow Bombardier to increase its production capacity and meet growing demand for its business aircraft.

“Increased production means job creation,” adds Éric Rancourt. “Bombardier and its suppliers will need workers and their expertise to support this production increase. This will generate economic and industrial benefits for Quebec and its aerospace industry, so we view this announcement very favorably,” concluded the IAM representative.

Local 712 represents 2,320 Bombardier workers in Quebec, including 1,180 at its Dorval plant.

About the IAM Union
The IAM union (formerly IAMAW) is the world’s largest aerospace union, with over 150,000 members covered by 1,000 collective agreements. Active in Quebec’s aerospace industry since 1940, the IAM union represents nearly 60% of unionized workers in the sector. IAM union members can be found at Bombardier, Airbus Canada, Airbus Atlantique, Rolls-Royce, L3-Harris MAS, Tekalia Aeronautik, AJ-Walter, Honeywell, United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS), Air Canada, and Air Transat. 

Dorval, January 15, 2026 – Bombardier’s decision to build a new 126,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Dorval will have positive impacts for members of the Bombardier unit, IAM Union Local 712, as well as for the entire Quebec aerospace ecosystem.

“This decision will promote increased production of the Challenger program in Dorval, which will create and secure jobs for our Bombardier unit members,” says Éric Rancourt, IAM International Representative for Quebec.

The new manufacturing center, scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027, will allow Bombardier to increase its production capacity and meet growing demand for its business aircraft.

“Increased production means job creation,” adds Éric Rancourt. “Bombardier and its suppliers will need workers and their expertise to support this production increase. This will generate economic and industrial benefits for Quebec and its aerospace industry, so we view this announcement very favorably,” concluded the IAM representative.

Local 712 represents 2,320 Bombardier workers in Quebec, including 1,180 at its Dorval plant.

About the IAM Union
The IAM union (formerly IAMAW) is the world’s largest aerospace union, with over 150,000 members covered by 1,000 collective agreements. Active in Quebec’s aerospace industry since 1940, the IAM union represents nearly 60% of unionized workers in the sector. IAM union members can be found at Bombardier, Airbus Canada, Airbus Atlantique, Rolls-Royce, L3-Harris MAS, Tekalia Aeronautik, AJ-Walter, Honeywell, United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS), Air Canada, and Air Transat. 

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514-966-0915
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On January 17, 2026, the 163 members of the Howmet Canada unit, IAM Local 712, voted to renew their first collective agreement during a meeting held at the Holiday Inn in Laval. This three-year agreement was approved by 89% of the members present, bringing to a close negotiations that began in September 2025.

The new collective agreement delivers significant improvements to working conditions, including:

• A total wage increase of 11.4% over three years, including 5% in the first year (retroactive to January 1, 2026).
• Enhancements to wage groups for several classifications.
• Introduction of a 40-hour overtime bank.
• Accelerated entitlement to an additional week of vacation starting at 12 years of service.
• A $750 signing bonus.
• Improved premiums and the inclusion of normative language (with premiums) in the collective agreement for trainers.
• Conversion to hours and gradual increase of annual personal leave from 3 days to 40 hours (unused leave is paid out each December 31).
• Addition of language regarding job postings to the collective agreement.
• Improved recall period in the event of layoffs.
• Introduction of a statutory holiday calendar for the duration of the agreement.
• Implementation of a pilot project offering a 4 x 10-hour work schedule for the evening shift.

Solidarity at the Heart of Success

Supported by District 11 Business Representative Stéphane Paré, the negotiating committee, Mathieu Dubois, José Silva, and Danys Jackmino, held discussions with the employer for nearly four months before reaching a tentative agreement.

“I would like to thank the members of the negotiating committee who actively participated in the discussions and analyses that led to a tentative agreement for the renewal of the first collective agreement. It is thanks to their sustained efforts and perseverance that we were able to achieve the members’ objectives. The gains obtained for the members of the Howmet Canada unit demonstrate the committee’s determination despite the challenges encountered along the way,” stated Stéphane Paré.

According to figures presented by the employer, approximately $1,427,000 was invested in monetary impacts over the term of the agreement. “We acknowledge the employer’s efforts, its willingness to satisfy workers, and to recognize the value of their work,” added Brother Paré.

Support from the Members

The patience and solidarity shown by the members throughout the process were exemplary, giving the negotiating committee full confidence and strong support. Now that the new agreement has been ratified, the workers at Howmet Canada fully recognize the scope of the gains achieved through their solidarity, combined with the strength and expertise of a true union.