The Town of Comox and members of CUPE Local 556 have ratified a five-year Collective Agreement, replacing the previous contract that expired March 2016.

The Agreement provides for wage increases of 2% per year in each year as well as minor enhancements to benefits.

The Collective Agreement was approved by Council and ratified by the membership.

鈥淲e are happy to have a new contract in place and we believe that the agreement reached represents a fair balance of the needs of both parties,鈥� said Mayor Paul Ives. 鈥淚 would also like to acknowledge the efforts of staff in providing our many town services which contribute to making Comox the best place to live, work and play.鈥�

鈥淏oth parties worked diligently through proposals so we could reach a deal that was good for members, the Town, residents and businesses in Comox,鈥� says Janice Wright, CUPE 556 Comox Unit Vice President. 鈥淐UPE 556 members are proud of the quality public services they deliver in Comox and we look forward to continuing to provide these community services.鈥�

CUPE Local 556 represents approximately 50 employees, who provide the Town of Comox with a wide range of municipal services to Comox residents and businesses.