Ratification Results
The Knappett Projects Employees' Association members voted yes to the latest tentative agreement by 86%. This agreement goes into place August 1, 2025. Thank you all for your contributions and participation in the bargaining process. Your engagement is key to the success of the KPEA.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGY
While all provisions of the existing Collective Agreement are considered for improvement, compensation typically receives the most attention. The Association’s key priorities when considering compensation include:
- Maximizing wages that remain competitive with both union and non-union companies
- Ensuring the company can continue to win work
- Attracting and retaining skilled, reliable workers
- Rewarding employees for developing their skills and delivering strong performance
The Collective Bargaining Process
The Collective Bargaining Process includes the following steps:
- Gathering information – This includes surveying members to understand their priorities, researching industry wages, and analyzing the current and projected economic climate.
- Board discussion – Meeting with the Board to identify bargaining goals and areas of focus.
- Negotiations – Sitting down with the Knappett Projects management team to negotiate a proposed new agreement.
- Ratification vote – Presenting the tentative agreement to all members for review and a vote. Upon successful ratification, the agreement is implemented. If the ratification vote is unsuccessful, bargaining continues.
