”I have concluded that the parties are simply too far apart on issues that are fundamental to each, and that the conditions are not ripe for compromise at this time,” said mediator Eli Gedalof.
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”I have concluded that the parties are simply too far apart on issues that are fundamental to each, and that the conditions are not ripe for compromise at this time,” said mediator Eli Gedalof.
Read moreACTRA and the ACA said the renewal will provide “stability to the industry” for the next year, despite the ongoing dispute with Canada’s largest ad agencies.
Read moreCossette says letter of continuation is tied to the agreement signed in Quebec last June, and is in effect through end of 2023; ICA says other agencies “remain focused” on getting a new NCA.
Read moreAfter focusing on ad agencies for the last 11 months, ACTRA now wants to exert pressure on Canadian Tire, M&M Food Market, McDonald’s, Rogers, Walmart and H&R Block.
Read moreNegotiations for a new National Commercial Agreement will get underway next week, with both sides pledging to bargain in good faith.
Read moreThe two sides appear far apart on resolving the labour dispute, with fiery statements revealing continued bad blood.
Read moreWith no resolution to the dispute in sight, about 130 people protested outside the agency’s Toronto office on Wednesday.
Read moreIn an open letter, ACTRA claims just 3% of all NCA work is being done for non-signatory agencies.
Read moreAs both sides dig in their heels on opt-in/opt-out issue, labour dispute could drag on for months.
Read moreWhile protesters call for an end to the lockout by ICA agencies, ICA agencies continue to maintain that it’s a strike.
Read moreCanada’s actors union launches video campaign featuring well-known stars of Canadian advertising calling for agencies to get back to work with ACTRA.
Read moreBy joining with the ACA and the actors’ union, A2C will join negotiations to “modernize the NCA” over the next year.
Read moreThe dispute between ACTRA and the ICA intensifies, with the union filing grievances against agencies and a formal complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Read moreThe union’s legal counsel says the ICA’s opt-in/opt-out proposal would have “gutted” its bargaining rights.
Read moreACTRA still has to ratify the deal, but Canada’s agency association ICA has said the deal won’t apply to its members.
Read moreThe actors’ union and Association of Canadian Advertisers signed a deal without the ICA—and now both sides can’t agree on what that means or what happens next.
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