Quinte West Council has voted to ratify a three-year agreement with more than 145 inside and outside staff.
Members of Local 799 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees ratified the deal on November 23.
The agreement includes a minimum 9.5% per cent wage increase over three years and increases to dental, life insurance, and paramedical benefits.
There are also competitive increases to vacation entitlements including the allocation of a minimum of three weeks of vacation for new hires.
In addition, both sides have entered into a letter of understanding to explore opportunities for flexible work arrangements in 2024, and the addition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to the list of paid holidays.
“The City of Quinte West is pleased to reach a positive outcome after a productive negotiation process from both bargaining committees. We appreciate the collaborative efforts by everyone at the table to ensure Quinte West continues to be a fair and competitive employer.”
– David Clazie, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Quinte West
“CUPE Local 799 is proud to have a cooperative working relationship with the City of Quinte West. The collective agreement reached through the bargaining process received a majority ratification vote. We look forward to the new benefits and opportunities addressed in the agreement serving the priorities of Local 799 members.”
– Doug Villeneuve, President, Local 799 CUPE
