Middlesex County ratifies new collective agreement with workers Middlesex County has ratified a new collective agreement with its unionized workers. The four-year agreement with CUPE 101.5 is in effect from January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2029. It includes wage increases of 3.95 per cent in the first year, 3.55 in the second year, and 3.25 in years three and four. CUPE 101.5 represents full-time and part-time permanent and temporary employees in roads, finance, administration, human services, planning, and information technology. “Our employees are essential to everything we do. The expertise, dedication, and professionalism they bring every day are the foundation of the programs and services we provide to residents across the County. This collective agreement reflects a commitment to supporting our employees and delivering excellent outcomes for the community,” said Paul Shipway, Middlesex County CAO. “CUPE 101.5 wants to thank the employer, Board, Bargaining Committees and the members for all their hard work in Bargaining and we are excited that this has been ratified by both Union and Employer. We look forward to the next four years working together,” said CUPE 101 President, Steve Holland. Middlesex County serves a community of 81,700 people.
