Tentative agreement reached between CUPE 882 and City of Prince Albert

After weeks of being on the picket lines, it appears a deal has been reached between inside city workers and the City of Prince Albert.

In a statement issued by CUPE 882, the two sides came to a tentative agreement after two days of negotiations with a provincially appointed mediator.

The new deal includes coverage for vision care for all employees and EFAP coverage expanded to include non-permanent employees.

The wage offer of 11 per cent over three years from the employer was accepted with a Memorandum of Understanding on market supplements to adjust wages for hard-to-recruit classifications. In addition, the pay bands will be adjusted to bring the lowest-paid workers above minimum wage.

“The bargaining committee has worked hard to make gains at the table. Moving forward, the next steps are in the hands of our membership,” said Mira Lewis, CUPE National Representative.

CUPE 882 members went on strike on Sept. 11 after weeks of different work to rule actions. The union had been without a contract since 2021.

The tentative agreement will be taken to union members for a vote on Friday.