Fin Aire Ratifies
February 5, 2026
Fin Aire ratifies wage protection language, significant wage increases, and improvements to boot and clothing allowance with new deal.
Fin Aire in Belleville unanimously ratified a new collective agreement with a four-year term on January 27, 2026.
Wages for the members at all rates and progressions will increase in each year of the contract as follows:
- Year 1 – 4%.
- Year 2 – 3.5%.
- Year 3 – 3.5%.
- Year 4 – 3%.
Additionally, in each year of the term on January 20th, should the CPI (Consumer Price Index) for the previous calendar year in Canada, be greater than 4%, then the above rates will be adjusted to whichever is greater.
The safety boot and clothing allowance will increase by 11%.
Union negotiating committee: Darryl Strachan. Union representative: Sean Carroll.
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