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The Town of Comox and CUPE 556 have ratified a new three-year collective agreement covering approximately 70 municipal workers.
The new agreement was ratified by CUPE 556 members on Monday, December 22 and was approved by Comox Council on Friday, December 19.
“This agreement is fair, supports our employees, and remains consistent with other recent settlements in the region,” said Chief Administrative Officer Jordan Wall. “We appreciate the commitment and collaborative efforts of the negotiating team throughout this process, and we’re pleased to reach an agreement that benefits employees and the community we serve.”
The union thanked the Town of Comox for the open and transparent discussions that made this agreement possible.
“Our members appreciate the willingness of the Town of Comox to work with us in our shared goal—providing our community the crucial public services our families and neighbours depend on every day,” said CUPE President Sonya Jenssen. “This new collective agreement will help CUPE 556 members continue to live and thrive in the community they serve with pride.”
General wage increases are included in each year of the new agreement:
- April 1, 2025 — 5%
- April 1, 2026 — 3.5%
- April 1, 2027 — 5%
The new agreement replaces the previous collective agreement, which expired on March 31, 2025. It also includes increases to potential earnings for CUPE 556 members on short-term disability.
The Town of Comox delivers municipal services to approximately 15,000 residents, including parks and recreation, public works (roads, sewer, and other infrastructure), bylaw compliance, development services, building inspection, and other essential community supports. The collective agreement ensures that the Town can continue to provide reliable, high-quality services to residents while supporting a stable and engaged workforce.
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Media Contact:
Jordan Wall, Chief Administrative Officer
jwall@comox.ca
250-339-2202
and
Sonya Jenssen, President CUPE 556
presidentcupe556@gmail.com
250-897-2365