OPP Association ratifies new deal for uniform officers, civilians

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE ASSOCIATION
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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 per cent of the members ratified the uniform agreement
• 92.9 per cent of members voted to ratify the civilian agreement

The term of agreements are from Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2026 (four years). The percentages of yearly salary increases are retroactive to the dates identified.

Jan. 1, 2023 – 4.75 per cent

Jan. 1, 2024 – 4.5 per cent

Jan. 1, 2025 – 2.75 per cent

Jan. 1, 2026 – 2.75 per cent

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 20 branches serving members throughout Ontario. Head office is located in Barrie.

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