October 30, 2025
RED FM News Desk
The District of Squamish, B.C., and the union representing certain workers have announced that their members have voted to ratify a tentative agreement that was reached earlier this week.
A statement from CUPE 2269 confirms that the ratification brings an end to a nearly two-week long lockout. Workers are set to return to their jobs on Thursday.
The District had issued a statement earlier this month saying it would lock out workers at the public works facility, municipal hall, and some other offices starting October 16 to exert pressure on the union to return to the bargaining table.
CUPE 2269 president Celeste Bickford stated that the core of the dispute was about respect and creating a workplace where people feel valued and supported.
She noted that the new contract is a “starting point,” providing wage increases of 3.75% this year, 3.25% next year, and 3% in 2027. However, she added that more work is needed to address the challenges of staff recruitment and retention.
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