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THREE PER CENT WAGE INCREASE

Red Deer ratifies CUPE agreement

Oct 2, 2024 | 11:36 AM

The City of Red Deer and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 417 have approved a new collective agreement.

The new three-year agreement is retroactively effective from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026. It includes wage increases of:

• January 1, 2024: Three per cent
• January 1, 2025: Three per cent
• January 1, 2026: Three per cent

“Having a three-year deal in place gives us stability over the long-term,” said Tara Lodewyk, City Manager.

City officials say the agreement considers inflation rates and broader economic challenges that are affecting municipalities across Canada through a proactive approach that supports its employees and community services.

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The organizational costs associated with the agreement will be funded through The City’s operating budget. CUPE represents over 1,100 City of Red Deer employees, working in a variety of roles, both inside and outside.

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