The City of Kamloops and Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) have both announced new two-year collective agreements for their unionized employees, which include wage increases retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
On Wednesday, both organizations said they had finalized agreements with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900, which will expire on DEc. 31, 2025.
Around 900 unionized staff for the City of Kamloops will see a 4% wage increase for both years as well as a 4% cost-of-living increase that is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024.
“The Union and the City have worked collaboratively for an agreement that acknowledges the changes in the workforce climate since the last contract was ratified in 2019,” said Acting CAO Byron McCorkell.
“We are pleased with the outcome and feel it continues to build a mutually beneficial relationship with our Union partners.”
It's been a little less than a month since the city announced it had resolved a dispute with Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 900 over the restructuring of the Community Services Division.
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As for the TNRD, which has about 50 unionized staff members, the new agreements will see a 4% increase, which is retroactive as of Dec. 31, 2023.
CUPE Local 900 President Ken Davis said in a news release that this round of bargaining was “exemplary” and both parties are happy.
Staff will see a 4% increase, which is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2024, followed by a 3.5% increase on Jan. 1, 2023.
Other highlights in the new agreement include flexible work scheduling options for employees and modernizing the terms of the labour management committee and administrative housekeeping.
“This agreement was reached amicably, professionally, and respectfully, and proves the strong working abilities between the TNRD and CUPE,” said TNRD Board Chair Barbara Roden.
“The agreement is acceptable for all parties, and it provides certainty for our CUPE staff members. The Board also appreciates the hard work of TNRD staff to reach a fair agreement.”
