September 8, 2025 | Toronto, ON
IAM Canada is proud to announce the ratification of a new 4-year collective agreement with SkyCharter Ltd. (Execaire Aviation) at Toronto Pearson International Airport. This agreement delivers significant gains for our members, including historic wage increases, improved benefits, and enhanced workplace protections.
Key Achievements:
Wage Increases
- Starting rate to rise by 17.32%, with current employees seeing an increase of 35.95% over the term.
- Top rate to increase by 40.96%, with the average increase across the 4 years exceeding 36%, and some members receiving up to 57.88%.
- Lead premiums increased by 33%.
- All wage increases are retroactive to August.
Additional Benefits
- Paid Lunch Break now included in the Collective Agreement.
- Statutory Holidays: Members now receive Family Day in addition to 10 existing statutory holidays and their birthdays.
- Paid Medical/Sick Leave: Members begin each year (April 1) with 10 paid days.
- Vacation Entitlements: Improved for all members, with a 5th week for senior employees.
- Overtime: Enhanced overtime rates and a banking system allowing for more paid time off.
- Bereavement Leave: Expanded for the loss of a spouse or child.
“I would personally like to thank Andy Louro for his hard work, expertise, professionalism, and dedication throughout this round of collective bargaining,” said IAM District 140 General Chairperson & Organizer, Michael Corrado.
