BARRIE,
ON, July 22, 2024 /CNW/ - The Membership of
the Ontario Provincial Police Association have ratified new Uniform
and Civilian Collective Agreements, making our Uniform OPP
Association Members the highest paid police in Ontario.
87.7% of the Members ratified the Uniform Agreement
92.9% of Members voted to ratify the Civilian Agreement.
The term of Agreements are from January
1, 2023 to December 31, 2026
(four years). The percentages of yearly salary increases are
retroactive to the dates identified.
January 1, 2023 – 4.75%
January 1, 2024 – 4.50%
January 1, 2025 – 2.75%
January 1, 2026 – 2.75%
OPP Association President John
Cerasuolo states:
"Our Sworn Police Officers and Civilian Members work tirelessly
to serve and protect the citizens of Ontario each and every day, often putting
their own lives at risk. Our Members deserve to be the top
paid police in Ontario. We wish to
thank the Bargaining Team on both sides for their diligent work to
finalize these Collective Agreements, and thank our Membership for
the support."
The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close
to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police. There are
twenty Branches serving Members throughout Ontario. Head Office is located in
Barrie.
SOURCE Ontario Provincial Police Association