Montreal Union Ratifies New Agreement with Quebec Media Producers

In a ‍significant milestone for the Montreal arts community, the ⁢Union ⁣des artistes (UDA) has successfully ratified a new agreement with the‌ Association québécoise de la production media (AQPM). The agreement,⁣ approved by 62% ⁤of union members, marks the culmination of nearly 18‍ months of negotiations aimed⁤ at renewing ⁢the collective bargaining agreement.

The ratified agreement covers a wide ⁣range of professionals within the television and film industries,‍ including actors, singers, dancers, performers, choreographers, and⁢ other creative roles. The⁤ previous collective⁤ agreement had expired on February 1, 2023,⁢ prompting the ‍prolonged negotiations between the ‌two parties.

While specific details of the agreement remain undisclosed, it is understood that compensation will ‍vary based on⁢ several factors and parameters. The‍ negotiations were not without challenges, as six film sets were temporarily halted during⁢ the process as part of pressure tactics employed by the union.

Both parties are now focused on drafting the formal texts‌ of the agreement, a process that ⁢is expected to take several more months. The ratification marks a‌ critical ‌step forward for the​ Montreal arts scene, ensuring continued collaboration and stability between artists and ‌media ​producers in ​Quebec.

This ⁣progress underscores the importance of collective‍ bargaining in‌ the arts sector, highlighting the ongoing efforts to balance the needs of ‍creative professionals with the demands of an evolving media industry.

The agreement’s ratification ⁣is expected to bring renewed confidence to the Montreal arts community, fostering a​ more secure environment for both artists and producers moving forward.

The Montreal arts community has‍ reached a significant milestone⁣ with the ratification of a new agreement between the Union ⁢des artistes (UDA) and the Association québécoise de ‌la⁢ production‌ media (AQPM). This agreement, approved by 62% of⁢ union members, concludes nearly 18 months of‌ negotiations to renew the collective bargaining agreement. The previous agreement had⁤ expired on February 1,2023,leading ​to extended​ discussions between the‍ two parties.



The ratified agreement encompasses a broad ‍spectrum of ​professionals in the television and film industries,including actors,singers,dancers,performers,choreographers,and other ‍creative roles. Although specific⁣ details ⁣of the agreement are not disclosed, it is known that compensation will ⁢be determined based on various factors and parameters. ⁢the negotiation process was challenging,with six film sets temporarily halted ⁣as part of‍ pressure tactics employed by the union.



Both parties are now concentrating on drafting the formal texts of the agreement,a‌ process expected to take several more months. This ratification is a critical step forward for the Montreal arts scene, ensuring continued collaboration and stability between artists and media producers in Quebec.



this progress highlights the importance ​of collective bargaining in the arts sector, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to ⁤balance the needs of creative professionals with the demands of an evolving media industry.