Members of SEVL, the union representing Videotron employees, vote in favour of tentative agreement

At a general meeting, members of the union representing Videotron Ltd. (SEVL-CUPE 2815) voted in favour of the tentative agreement presented and recommended by their bargaining committee.

This vote follows the early bargaining mandate granted to the 2,500-member union last spring. After an intensive round of negotiations, both parties reached a mutually satisfactory agreement.

At a time when the telecommunications industry is rapidly transforming, the new five-year contract ensures labour peace for the entire duration of the agreement.

Set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and run through January 1, 2030, the agreement includes gains such as annual wage increases of 4% for each of the first three years, followed by a fourth-year adjustment tied to the consumer price index (CPI) with a minimum of 2% and a maximum of 3%, and 3% in the fifth year. These increases are meant to protect members' purchasing power in the face of inflation.

"We secured significant wage increases, improved vacation ratios, and enhancements to both sick and personal leave. Negotiation and dialogue deliver results when both parties act in good faith," said Roger Boudreau, president of SEVL-CUPE 2815.

The goal of early bargaining was to reach an agreement before the current collective agreement expires on December 31, 2025.