A 14% wage increase over three years is on the way for city workers in Prince George.
City Council and CUPE Locals 399 (City outside workers) and 1048 (City inside workers) ratified a new collective agreement effective from January 1, 2024, through to December 31, 2026.
Both parties worked to negotiate employment stability and continued quality service for residents.
The three-year agreement includes the following annual wage increases for staff:
- Year one: a general increase of 5 percent, retroactive to January 1, 2024
- Year two: a general increase of 5 percent, effective January 1, 2025
- Year three: a general increase of 4 percent, effective January 1, 2026
The retroactive increase for 2024 was already accounted for in this year’s budget.
“This agreement provides a fair deal for our staff and is in line with recent agreements in other cities across the province,” said City Manager Walter Babicz.
“I’d like to thank both bargaining teams for working together over the past year to reach an agreement that balances inflationary needs while supporting a strong workforce we can rely on to meet the growing demand from residents for City services.”
“We’re pleased to have negotiated a new contract that recognizes the vital public services CUPE members provide in Prince George,” says CUPE 1048 President Karen Welch. “Through this round of bargaining, we’ve achieved improvements that benefit our members and enhance the quality of services residents count on every day.”
“CUPE members are proud to provide quality public services in Prince George. We look forward to continuing to work with the City to deliver those services for residents, businesses and visitors,” adds CUPE 399 President Tyler Ezelyk.
The City of Prince George employs over 600 workers represented by CUPE.
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