Members of the Syndicat général du cinéma et de la télévision (SGCT), CUPE 4835, at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) have ratified a new collective agreement.
Olivier Lamothe, President of SGCT – CUPE 4835, expressed satisfaction with the negotiation process.
“Negotiations went well. We had to merge two collective agreements into one, and we wanted to take the time to get it right. We’re pleased with the gains we’ve made, but we’re still very concerned given the successive waves of layoffs we’ve experienced over the past few months,” Lamothe said.
The new contract includes annual salary increases and adjustments:
- 4.75% for 2022
- 3.5% for 2023
- 2.25% for 2024
- 2% for 2025.
Additionally, the agreement introduces a framework for implementing new technologies. Employers are now required to justify changes and notify the union 60 days prior to implementation to minimize the impact on workers. Necessary training for new technologies will be provided during working hours.
Further provisions include improved advance notice for those affected by position eliminations and an education allowance of up to $6,000. The workforce adjustment clause has also been enhanced.
CUPE, Canada’s largest union, represents 750,000 members across various sectors including health care, education, municipalities, and communication services.
