British ColumbiaDistrict of Squamish workers represented by CUPE 2269 have ratified a new collective agreement that will increase wages 3.75 per cent for 2025, 3.25 per cent for 2026 and three per cent for 2027.Deal includes wage increases of 3.75 per cent for 2025, 3.25 per cent for 2026 and 3 per cent for 2027CBC News · Posted: Oct 30, 2025 9:12 AM EDT | Last Updated: 5 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 2 minutesDistrict of Squamish union employees on the picket line outside the public works facility on Oct. 20. CUPE Local 2269 says a new collective agreement has been ratified by its members. (Alanna Kelly/CBC)District of Squamish workers represented by CUPE 2269 have ratified a new collective agreement that will increase wages 3.75 per cent for 2025, 3.25 per cent for 2026 and three per cent for 2027.The deal officially ends an almost two-week long lockout. The union said in a release that pickets have ended and workers will be back on the job Thursday morning.Celeste Bickford, president of CUPE 2269, said the new agreement is a “starting point” for addressing worker concerns.”There’s still a lot of work to do to address the ongoing recruitment and retention challenges the District faces, and to ensure the long-term sustainability of service levels,” she said in a release.In June, the union asked for a 4.5 per cent increase for 2025 and a four per cent increase in 2026.The district presented a wage of $27.50 per hour for the lowest paid employees, and a general wage increase to all other positions of 3.26 per cent in 2025 and 2.99 per cent in 2026.Non-binding mediation through the Labour Relations Board of B.C. began on Oct. 24. Other details from the now ratified deal include living wage increases for the lowest paid workers and market adjustments for six separate classifications to support recruitment and retention. A joint committee will also be formed to make recommendations on alternative scheduling options that promote work-life balance.Both the union and the municipality recognized the impact the lockout had on the community. It resulted in the closure of Squamish’s only ice rink and swimming pool. “The last few weeks have been very difficult for everyone involved,” said Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford in a release. “Our priority now is to welcome employees back and to resume stalled public services as quickly as possible. We thank residents for your patience during this time.”
District of Squamish workers ratify new collective agreement after nearly 2-week lockout
