News Releases

April 1st, 2006

SCRC Members Accept Agreement in Principle

CBC/Radio-Canada is pleased to learn that the members of the Syndicat des communications de Radio-Canada (SCRC) have endorsed the agreement in principle reached between the union and management.

At a special meeting on Saturday, 88% of SCRC members voted to accept the terms of settlement in the agreement signed this week by their representatives and the management bargaining team. The deal was reached before the collective agreement expired and will be effective for three years.

CBC/Radio-Canada management is happy with the way bargaining was conducted and its outcome, highlighting the atmosphere of mutual respect that prevailed throughout the process.

Management is also delighted with the possibilities this agreement affords us to tackle external challenges and lay a new foundation for working in partnership with the SCRC.

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. CBC/Radio-Canada reaches Canadians through eight national radio and television networks, its full-service Web sites, local/regional stations and affiliates, as well as the digital television channel Country Canada and the continuous music network Galaxie. In addition, CBC/Radio-Canada has forged partnerships with other broadcasters and is a partner in the satellite radio service SIRIUS Canada as well as in the specialty television services ARTV and The Documentary Channel. Through this array of activities, CBC/Radio-Canada brings diverse regional and cultural perspectives into the daily lives of Canadians in English, French and eight aboriginal languages. (2006)

For additional information, please contact:

Katherine Heath-Eves
Media Relations
CBC/Radio-Canada (Ottawa)
Tel: (613) 288-6235
heathevk@cbc.ca
www.cbc.radio-canada.ca