Courtenay, BC — The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) announced today a tentative collective agreement has been reached with United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937.
The United Steelworkers Union represents the unionized employees for the Comox Valley Sports and Aquatic Centres. Negotiations commenced on February 11, 2026 to renew the collective agreement that expired on January 31, 2026. Further details about the tentative agreement will be available following the ratification process that will soon be underway.
“We are happy to have reached a tentative agreement with the United Steelworkers, Local 1-1937 that maintains fiscal responsibility for our residents while meeting the needs of the employees,” said Jake Martens, CVRD Acting Chief Administrative Officer. "We are pleased with the results and feel that this agreement reflects the valued contributions of our employees, and we look forward to continuing to work with USW to provide accessible and inclusive recreation services to the region.”
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contact:
Jake Martens
CVRD Acting Chief Administrative Officer
250-334-6029