When and how we bargain depends on which work unit is involved. Bargaining for the CRD (Capital Regional District) and WSPRS (West Shore Parks and Recreation Society) whose contracts expired at the end of 2016 is now complete. Bargaining with the CRD and WSPRS employers was done at several meetings with the Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association (GVLRA) and a mediator from the Labour Relations Board.

The CRD settlement was ratified by the membership at a special meeting on August 22, and the WSPRS one on September 10, 2018.

Bargaining for our VIHA members, whose contract expires in 2019, has begun. Please see these updates from CUPE:

• Negotiations continuing for health science professionals’ collective agreement 2018-10-29
• Contract negotiations begin for B.C.’s health science professionals 2018-09-11
• Update on contract talks for B.C.’s health science professionals 2018-09-24

Current Agreements

CRD (Capital Regional District) – Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2016

GVHS (Greater Victoria Housing Society) – Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2018

VIHA (Island Health) – Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association – Apr 1, 2012 – Mar 31, 2019

WSPRS (West Shore Parks and Recreation Society) – Jan 1, 2014 – Dec 31, 2016