Back to SearchKitchener – Tonight council approved three-year collective agreements with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 68. The agreements cover the period Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2021.
These collective agreements establish terms and conditions for two separate units (civic and mechanics) that represent approximately 250 operations staff and 30 fleet and vehicle service staff. The agreements take effect immediately and include wage adjustments as follows:
CUPE 68 (Civic)
- Effective January 1, 2019: 0.50 cents per hour increase
- Effective January 1, 2020: 1.85 per cent increase
- Effective January 1, 2021: 2.0 per cent increase
CUPE 68 (Mechanics)
- Classification adjustments of 0.20 cents or 0.25 cents per hour in 2019 and/or 2020 to two licensed classifications
- Effective January 1, 2019: 1.75 per cent increase after applicable adjustment above
- Effective January 1, 2020: 1.85 per cent increase after applicable adjustment above
- Effective January 1, 2021: 2.0 per cent increase
In addition, the new agreements include some amendments to work related premiums and benefits.
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