As 2019 comes to a close, the Canadian Air Traffic Control Association (CATCA) and Nav Canada have reached a new collective agreement, ending months of negotiations and bringing stability to the air traffic control industry in Canada.
The new agreement, which was ratified by CATCA members on October 7th, 2019, includes a number of important provisions for air traffic control professionals. These provisions include wage increases, increased job security, and improved working conditions.
One of the key elements of the new agreement is the wage increase that will be provided to air traffic control professionals. According to the agreement, air traffic controllers will receive a 2.5% wage increase each year over the life of the contract, which is set to expire in 2023. This wage increase will help to ensure that air traffic controllers are fairly compensated for their work and provide them with financial security for the next few years.
Another important provision of the collective agreement is improved job security for air traffic controllers. Under the new agreement, Nav Canada has agreed to provide job security to air traffic controllers for the duration of the contract. This means that air traffic controllers will not be subject to layoffs or other job losses during this time, providing them with greater peace of mind and job stability.
Finally, the new collective agreement also includes improvements in working conditions for air traffic controllers. These improvements include increased paid leave time, improvements in scheduling and vacation time, and the provision of additional resources to help air traffic controllers manage their workload.
As a result of the new collective agreement, air traffic controllers in Canada can now look forward to a more stable and secure future. The wage increases, job security, and improved working conditions provided by the agreement will help to ensure that these professionals are able to continue providing safe and efficient air traffic control services to Canadians for years to come.