The CPI figure for July 2026 was released on August 17, 2026. Per the Collective Agreement, the
following calculation will apply:
April 2026 171.3
July 172.7
Difference 1.4
Divide difference by .63= $0.22
Effective August 23, 2026, COLA will be $1.51per straight time hour worked as it was previously
$1.29.