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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Unionized workers in Hope

CUPE wants FVRD workers in Hope to earn what others in the Fraser Valley make

Aug 27, 2025 | 8:23 AM

HOPE — A union with a strong presence in the Fraser Valley says it is fighting for a new contract that will treat recreation workers in Hope fairly by compensating them comparably to their Fraser Valley counterparts.

According to a social media blog on its website, the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 458 wants Fraser Valley Regional District recreation workers employed at the Hope Recreation Centre to earn compensation that aligns with what other recreation workers in the Fraser Valley are currently receiving.

“As your neighbours and the dedicated recreation workers at the Hope Recreation Centre, we are fighting for a new contract that treats us fairly,” CUPE 458 said. “We believe that taking care of our community also means making sure its workers are valued. That’s why we are fighting for a fair deal that addresses the rising cost of living and, most importantly, brings our wages in line with what other recreation workers in the Fraser Valley are already earning.”

The union says its members are proud to deliver recreation services like swimming and skating, but want to catch up to what it calls a “regional standard.”

“We are not asking for anything extraordinary. We are simply asking for wage increases that are comparable to our counterparts doing the same jobs in neighbouring communities,” CUPE wrote. “With rising cost of living in recent years, this is about fairness and respect for our work.”

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The union argues that fair wages are essential to attract and retain experienced, dedicated staff. By granting employees a higher wage similar to what other Fraser Valley communities are paying recreation workers, it will ensure that consistent, high-quality and safe programming will remain vibrant and stable for years to come.

“Supporting fair wages is an investment in Hope itself,” CUPE 458 said. “This is about more than a pay cheque. It’s about making sure Hope has strong recreation services for years to come.”