Unionized Aurora employees get wage increase

YorkRegion.com
Aug. 10, 2016
By Simon Martin

The Town of Aurora has reached a four-year agreement with unionized employees.  Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 905.01 ratified the agreement on Aug. 2 and it was ratified at council Aug. 9.

In reaching a settlement, the town noted it ensured residents will receive water, road maintenance, park maintenance and other services without disruption for the next four years.

“I want to thank the bargaining committees from both the town and CUPE Local 905.01 for working together to achieve a deal that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and to our citizens,” Mayor Geoffrey Dawe said. “We believe this is a fair agreement for our employees and one that ensures we are able to deliver first-class services and programs to the residents of Aurora.”

The new agreement includes wage increases of 1 per cent for 2016, 1.5 per cent for 2017, 1.75 per cent for 2018 and 2 per cent for 2019. This deal does not impact the approved budget for Aurora.

The town employs 51 full-time CUPE employees, who provide a range of field-type services.

“This agreement represents our members' shared vision and commitment to delivering the most effective and efficient services to the community of Aurora,” CUPE 905.01 chairperson Dustin Cutt said.