The City of Kamloops and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900 are pleased to announce the ratification of a new 2-year collective agreement effective January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025.

The new agreement includes wage adjustments of 4% for the first year and 4% for the second year, in addition to a 4% cost of living increase effective January 1, 2024.

The new contract is reflective of collective agreements recently ratified throughout the province and is already included in 2024-2029 financial plan.

“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.”

The City of Kamloops has approximately 900 CUPE staff members working hard every day to provide services that residents rely upon. Their contributions to the organization and our community are invaluable in making Kamloops shine.