The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has reached a tentative collective agreement with the National Police Federation (NPF), which represents over 20,000 RCMP members across Canada. The agreement covers a five-year term, from 2017 to 2022, and includes various improvements to working conditions and compensation.
One major change under the new agreement is the introduction of a pay scale that more accurately reflects the current market rates for police services. This will provide RCMP members with a salary increase of up to 9.4% by 2022. Additionally, the agreement includes new provisions for medical coverage, a new long-term disability plan, and increased allowances for professional development and relocation expenses.
The agreement also seeks to address concerns about work-life balance, with new provisions for parental leave, compassionate care leave, and improved vacation entitlements. Furthermore, the NPF was successful in securing protection against harassment and bullying, with new measures aimed at preventing and addressing such conduct in the workplace.
Overall, the tentative collective agreement represents a significant step forward for the RCMP and its members. The proposed changes address long-standing concerns about compensation, working conditions, and harassment, and reflect a commitment to improving the quality of life for RCMP officers across Canada.
The tentative agreement will now be presented to RCMP members for ratification, with voting expected to take place in the coming weeks. If ratified, the agreement will come into effect immediately and will provide RCMP members with the certainty and security they need to continue their important work in keeping our communities safe.
