Fair conditions for the people who keep aircraft airworthy in the toughest climate in aviation.
The union originated at First Air. Following the 2019 merger between First Air and the legacy Canadian North, GAFAE maintained its bargaining certificates for its historical employee groups.
Today GAFAE negotiates, enforces and defends the collective agreement for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, inspectors, mechanics, structures technicians, facilities personnel and maintenance administrative support.
[Mission statement or president's message, to be provided by the executive]
Every member has a base representative and an elected executive they can reach directly.
Member suggestions shape every bargaining round with Canadian North.
Grievances are filed, tracked and pursued until the agreement is respected.
Two certificates, one hangar floor.
Since the 2019 merger, two unions represent similar maintenance roles at Canadian North.
Represents the legacy First Air maintenance certificates and support staff.
Represents the legacy Canadian North maintenance certificates.
What the agreement secures for you.
Renewed for a five-year term from March 23, 2023 to March 23, 2028. Key elements filed with federal labour authorities:
The inukshuk marks the way, so no one travels alone.
Our emblem pairs the inukshuk, a northern landmark of guidance and solidarity, with the compass that has guided every First Air and Canadian North crew across the Arctic.
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