Our union has reached a tentative agreement with ZoomerMedia after two months of bargaining with the employer. This round of bargaining was open and collaborative, and we recognize Zoomer for hearing our concerns. As a result, we were able to make improvements that members have identified as important.

The 4-year deal includes the following key gains:

-8.5% wage increase over 4 years
-2 years less time to reach 4- and 5- weeks vacation respectively
-Ability to request work-from-home hybrid when Zoomer requests members’ return, with the ability to take a layoff if you want to work from home solely and the request is denied.
-Introduction of a Diversity and Inclusion Article
-Introduction of a Privacy Article

A membership meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. to go over the agreement and answer members’ questions. An online ratification vote will be open after the meeting and will run until Oct. 21 at noon.

In solidarity,
 
Your CMG bargaining committee:
Darren Gonsalves, President, CMG-ZoomerMedia
Mike Brown, Vice-President, CMG-ZoomerMedia
Julie-Anne Vondrejs, CMG Staff Rep
Matt Douglas, CMG Staff Rep