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Interest Arbitration Award sees increase to wages, health benefits for paramedics

By Hailey MacDonald Oct 22, 2025 | 12:35 PM

An interest arbitration award has been received that will see an increase in wages for local paramedics.

This collective agreement between Hastings County and members of CUPE Local 1842, announced Wednesday, will see a new three-year term established with a cumulative total compensation increase of 11.71-per cent.

The award also provided significant improvements to mental health benefits, a priority for both groups, as well as increases to paramedical services, and vision care coverage.

The collective agreement covers approximately 180 full and part-time paramedics.

Wage Adjustments over the Term Include:
Effective January 1, 2024 5.00%
Effective January 1, 2025 1.50%
Effective July 1, 2025 1.50%
Effective January 1, 2026 1.50%
Effective July 1, 2026 1.50%
Effective July 1, 2026 Special Wage Adjustment 1.25%

Both Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Chief Carl Bowker and Hastings County Warden Bob Mullin praised the arbitrator’s award, saying it is a fair deal for both sides and improves the well-being and livelihood of local paramedics.

(BROCK ORMOND)