The City of Vernon and members of IAFF Local 1517 have ratified a five (5) year Collective Agreement for the period between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2024.
“Council would like to express appreciation for the hard work of both negotiating teams in concluding bargaining and in reaching this reasoned five-year collective agreement,” said Mayor Victor Cumming. “Council values the outstanding work that our Fire Rescue personnel contribute to the safety and success of our community and look forward to continued positive working relationships.”
The terms of the agreement will see incremental wage increases of 2.5% per year between 2020 and 2021, and incremental wage increases for 2022, 2023, and 2024 not to exceed the majority of the Lower Mainland Municipalities. Additionally, the agreement contains Collective Agreement adjustments and several housekeeping changes.
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