Statement on CUPE 2269 Strike Action Vote

The District of Squamish is informing the community that CUPE 2269, the Bargaining Unit representing many employees of the District of Squamish, received a strike mandate from its members at Union meetings in recent weeks. This puts the Union in a position to serve the District with strike notice. The Union would be required to provide 72-hour strike notice should they choose to take any job action. Prior to any strike action, essential services would be determined.

The Collective Agreement between the District of Squamish and CUPE 2269 expired on December 31, 2024.  The District of Squamish bargaining team has been at the table with the Union since October 2024. Negotiations progressed until the Union indicated that the Parties were at impasse on July 4, 2025.  The Union stated that the Parties were at impasse because the District had not provided sufficient wage increases.

The District is responsible to taxpayers in the amounts it offers at the bargaining table. As a service-driven organization, the District of Squamish understands that its people are its strongest asset. The most recent offer included general wage increases equal to those in much larger metro municipalities to ensure it remains competitive and fair as an employer. 

The District has not walked away from the bargaining table and continues to express a willingness to get back to bargaining.  

At this time, the District cannot be certain as to the timing or extent of any potential job action or impacts on service. The timing of any strike action would be determined by the Union. The District will continue to provide public updates to residents as required.

July 25, 2025