The City of Abbotsford and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 774 have ratified a two-year collective agreement for the period of Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.
In addition to improvements in benefits and premiums, the financial terms of the new agreement include wage increases of 4.5 per cent in the first year, and four per cent in the second year.
City manager Peter Sparanese said the agreement allows the city “to continue providing high-quality services for our residents and is equitable for both CUPE and the city.
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“We would like to thank the bargaining teams for their months of hard work, dedication and respectful negotiations that have resulted in an agreement that balances the needs of our employees with the city’s commitment to providing excellent and sustainable essential services,” he said.
CUPE 774 president Ryan Doman said they are pleased with the agreement.
“We believe the updates that have been included with this round of bargaining provide new terms and conditions of employment that will benefit our members and recognize the important work of our employees in the public service,” he said.
CUPE local 774 represents approximately 500 workers with the City of Abbotsford. They work in areas such as water, roads, planning, public health, childcare and more.
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