Additional information LinksRichmondHill.ca/FireFor please contact: Sherry Adams, Director, Human Resources, 905-771-2521, sherry.adams@richmondhill.ca 1 January 2018 0.68638% 1 July 2018 0.68069%January 1, 2019 0.61150% 1. July 2019 1.28077%, January 2019 2020 1.50025% 1,50025% 1 July 2020 0.68977%January 1, 2021 0.82554% 1 August 2021 0.95044%January 1, Other strengths of the agreement include: The work program updates at the end of each month a list of collective agreements from previous years that includes 500 or more employees in the provinces and 100 or more employees in federal jurisdiction. Jim Dickson, President IAFF Local 1286 International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1286 represents more than 200 members in fire departments throughout Richmond. IAFF Local 1286 Collective Agreement 2014-2019 RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council approved a new five-year contract with the city`s Department of Fire and Emergency Services at the April 30 Council meeting. The contract is valid for the period from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022.The 1957 International Association of Local Fire Fighters, Richmond Hill, ratified the treaty on April 29 and 30. “Our highly trained firefighters and emergency services are protecting our city,” said Mayor Dave Barrow. “This is the kind of specialized communal service that needs to be available if our residents need it. A five-year contract will ensure the stability and consistency of the city, our residents and our firefighters. The contract includes semi-annual increases for First Class firefighters as follows: The citizens of Richmond are our customers. We work hard to provide excellent customer service and ensure that everyone who works on our behalf meets these high standards. Our employees are proud to work together for the interests of the community, the economy and the people of Richmond. City Divisions The City provides services to the residents and businesses of Richmond through the following specialized services: Richmond Hill gets contract with the Firefights Union Groups The City of Richmond works with three different union groups: The City of Richmond is a culturally diverse and geographically unique coastal community to Metro Vancouver, just 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver and 25 minutes from the U.S. border. More information about Richmond`s situation, population and geography, and other cultural and recreational facilities can be found in our urban profile.
For more information on the Latest Projects and Rewards in the City of Richmond, visit our Rewards section. Service Standards Our commitment to service excellence means: respectful, responsive, safety-conscious and professional “The freely negotiated contract, without the need for arbitration, contributes to the continuation of a good relationship between Richmond Hill and the Union of Fire Fighters. Arbitration procedures are costly for both parties,” said city manager Neil Garbe. The five-year contract is in line with contracts signed in other municipalities of comparable size and situation.