During a general membership meeting, outside and inside workers at Ville de La Malbaie voted 98% in favour of a tentative agreement renewing their employment contract for six years.
“We are very happy with this agreement,” said Stéphane Lavoie-Maltais, CUPE 4813 President. “It effectively balances the members’ needs and expectations with the municipality’s operational realities. While some of the discussions were delicate and difficult at times, dialogue was always open, respectful and constructive. Both parties were serious and came to the table in good faith to reach a result that would improve conditions for our members while meeting the city’s structural challenges.”
The workers will benefit from wage increases of 6% in 2025, 3% in 2026 and 2027 and 2.5% for the last three years. Other gains include stricter management of subcontracting work, improved overall working conditions for seasonal employees, and bonuses.
“The union also improved union leave management,” added CUPE representative Sébastien Campana. “The executive board will now have more flexibility and freedom to act.”
CUPE 4813 represents 42 permanent workers, with a summer workforce of up to 120, demonstrating the strategic importance of operations at the vacation destination during this season.