City of Parksville and CUPE 401 agree to 5-year collective agreement

City of Parksville and CUPE 401 agree to 5-year collective agreement Published 4:30 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 The City of Parksville and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401 have reached a five-year collective agreement effective Jan. 1, 2026.

City of Parksville and CUPE 401 agree to 5-year collective agreement Published 4:30 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026 The City of Parksville and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401 have reached a five-year collective agreement effective Jan. 1, 2026. The new agreement covers the period from Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2030 and affects all City of Parksville CUPE 401 workers, according to a news release by the city.

“We appreciate the collaborative and respectful approach demonstrated by both bargaining teams throughout negotiations,” said Mayor Doug O’Brien. “This agreement recognizes and supports the important contributions our employees make to the community each day, while maintaining a balanced and responsible approach to managing public resources. We value the commitment of our workforce and look forward to building on this positive relationship in the years ahead.”

General wage increases for this period include 4.5 per cent for 2026, 4 per cent in 2027, 4 per cent in 2028 and 3.75 per cent in years 2029 and 2030. “CUPE 401 members are proud to provide essential public services to the City of Parksville,” said Blaine Gurrie, CUPE 401 president. “We are pleased to have reached a new agreement that recognizes the important contributions of our members while helping ensure residents and businesses continue to receive reliable, high-quality services.”

The city and CUPE reached a tentative agreement on June 24. The agreement was approved by Council on July 6 and ratified by CUPE members on July 14.