It is time to prepare for one of the most important things we do together as union members – renegotiate our collective agreement with the employer. The current CMG-VICE contract expires in February 2027.

We are looking for up to three Guild members to form our bargaining committee. If you are interested, here’s what you need to know:

• Negotiations with management are expected to start in March 2027.
• Expenses and time off from work to attend negotiations are paid for all bargaining committee members.
• 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.

We are looking for a committee that is representative of the membership – this means age and gender balance, and representatives from the different areas of VICE.

If you are interested in serving your colleagues in the upcoming negotiations, please write to us at info@cmg.ca no later than August 1st, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT.  Please put “VICE bargaining” in the subject line.

We are also looking for branch executives. You can email us to express your interest in the positions of President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer.  We expect to start meeting in the fall to prepare for negotiations.

We hope to hear from you. Your participation is essential as we work together to negotiate future working conditions at VICE.

Julie-Anne Vondrejs, CMG Staff Representative
Michael Bjorge, CMG Staff Representative

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