Foothills Regional Emergency Services Commission Collective Agreement 2023-2025

Preamble

WHEREAS the parties are mutually desirous of establishing terms and conditions of employment, an orderly method of resolving differences, and harmonious relations between the Employer, the Commission and the Union:

AND WHEREAS the parties agree that the primary purpose of the Employer is to provide the Communities with efficient, competent Emergency Communications, it is the intent of the parties to:

1. Protect the interest of the public, customers, employees and the community.

2. Maintain harmonious relations between the Employer and the Employees.

3. Recognise the mutual value of joint discussions and negotiations in all matters of mutual concern to the parties.

4. Ensure the provisions of capable and timely 911 Call Answer/Dispatch service.

NOW THEREFORE the parties agree as follows: