I would like to thank the residents and businesses of Richmond Hill for their patience during the CUPE 905 strike and apologize for the inconvenience and delays this job action may be causing you.

The City did not want this strike. That is why we made offers to CUPE 905’s bargaining committee that reflected and exceeded current municipal bargaining trends. 

The City’s last offer to CUPE 905’s bargaining committee included: 

• Wage increases of
• 3.25% in 2024;
• 3% in 2025;
• 3.25% in 2026
• Improvements to these benefits: chiropractic and massage; vision; orthodontics; major restorative dental coverage; psychological services
• Increased paid days off
• In addition to a 3% wage increase, we have adjusted the hourly rate for targeted positions to better reflect market rates 

Unfortunately, CUPE 905’s bargaining committee offer back to the City would result in an increase of up to 12% over two years. While we want our employees to be paid well for the hard work that they do, that cost is not fair to our taxpayers.

Let’s end this strike and get our employees back to work. The City’s bargaining committee remains available to resume bargaining at any time.

Mayor David West
City of Richmond Hill

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RichmondHill.ca/LabourDisruption

Media Contacts

Candice Debi, Director of Communications Services
candice.debi@richmondhill.ca

Emily Houdi, Chief of Staff to the Mayor
emily.houdi@richmondhill.ca