CBE is bargaining with CUPE Local 40. Bargaining happens between CBE as the employer, and CUPE Local 40.
CBE's current proposal: 11.46% wage increase over four years.
On Mar. 13, 2025, the CBE presented an updated wage proposal to CUPE Local 40. The updated proposal includes wage increases of 3%, 3%, 2.5% and 2.5% over the next four years. It accepted, it represents an 11.46% increase to members.
This is in addition to wage and other monetary increases from the 2020-24 collective agreement which was ratified in February, 2024.
On May 3, 2024, CUPE Local 40 members received:
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A minimum wage increase of 7.75% depending on the position.
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A safety footwear increase from $200 every 2 years to $150 annually and mechanics tool allowance increased from $500 to $600 annually
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Non-monetary benefits such as the addition of an option to allocate annual spending credits to a Wellness Spending Account, and a change to give employees up to May 1 to establish their vacation schedule.
CBE's proposal is reasonable and consistent with proposals and agreements reached across the province.
When combined with wage adjustments and increases under the 2020-2024 agreement, this proposal would see the majority of CUPE Local 40 members receiving overall wage adjustments equaling 19.21% between 2023-2027.
CUPE Local 40 provided a counter proposal seeking wage increases of approximately 22% for 2024-2028.
Currently, the average full-time salary of a CUPE Local 40 employee at the CBE is $59,900, not including pension, benefits or any overtime pay.
About 20% of CUPE employees work part-time. The average part-time employee works about 19 hours per week and earns $24,900 per year.
All employees, including CUPE members who work part-time (15+ hours per week) receive:
- 3-6 weeks' vacation
- paid statutory holidays
- sick time
- pension
- parental/sick leave
- medical and dental benefits
- health spending account
- tool and safety wear allowances
As a CUPE Local 40 member, you have a voice on what is important to you in local bargaining and can ask CUPE Local 40 to take wage proposals seriously.
We value the work of CUPE Local 40 members, and remain dedicated to bargaining in good faith to come to an agreement. CBE believes that an agreement is possible when both parties are committed to bargaining together.
