It is time to get ready for one of the most important things we do together – renegotiate our collective agreement. The current contract expires in October.

We are looking for up to three Guild members to form our bargaining committee. Is one of them you?

Here’s what you need to know:

• Negotiations with management are expected to start in November.

• Expenses and time off from work to attend negotiations are paid for all members of the bargaining committee.

• Training will be provided and no experience is needed; the most important thing is to have a commitment to your co-workers and the ability to think strategically.

• Participating on the committee requires full days, typically two or more at a time, over several weeks to negotiate an agreement. Some days will be in person.

We are looking for a committee that is representative of the membership. Concretely, that means age and gender balance, and representatives from the different areas of TVO (Current Affairs, Kids, Marketing).

If you are interested in joining the committee, please write to us care of info@cmg.ca later than May 15, 2022 at 5 p.m.  Please put “TVO bargaining” in the subject line.

Our Branch executive will finalize the selection by the end of May. We expect starting to meet among ourselves virtually in June.

We hope to hear from you!

Meredith Martin
President, TVO Branch
Canadian Media Guild