The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) has successfully ratified a three-year collective agreement with CUPE Local 118. The agreement includes a wage increase and improvements to employee supports and benefits.

The agreement was ratified on May 25, following extensive negotiations between representatives from both parties from May 15-17. The three-year contract is effective from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.