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New collective agreement between the Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec and ADISQ on show production
On May 10, after nearly two years of negotiations, the Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ) and adisq reached an agreement in principle on a new collective agreement covering the retention of musicians' services for show productions. This agreement in principle was ratified by the members of both associations on June 10.
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Quebec Musicians' Guild welcomes new Board of Directors
The new Board of Directors of the Local 406 of the American Federation of Musicians, la Guilde des musiciens et musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ), was unveiled on June 2. Among the 13 elected members, the Board includes several new faces, including 9 women.
Generative artificial intelligence and copyright, warning from artists' associations
Montreal, December 5, 2023 - As part of the consultation organized by the federal government on generative artificial intelligence in the specific context of copyright, five professional associations representing nearly 20,000 Quebec artists are calling for caution and transparency, and demanding a protective legislative framework.
Press release here [in french]
AFM Elects New International Leadership
The 102nd Convention of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada was held June 26 through June 29, 2023, at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The theme “In Unity, There Is Strength” was reflected in the various discourse among the delegates and echoed by many guest speakers.
Amendments to the Broadcasting Act (C-11): Professional artists' associations welcome passage
MONTREAL, April 27, 2023 /CNW/ - This long-awaited modernization was more than necessary to protect and safeguard our culture. Bill C-11 is a major effort to modernize the Broadcasting Act. The Union des artistes (UDA), the Guilde des musiciennes et musiciens du Québec (GMMQ), the Association des réalisateurs et réalisatrices du Québec (ARRQ) and the Société des auteurs de radio, télévision et cinéma (SARTEC), quickly took a stand in favour of the process and are delighted with its adoption today. Even if this bill does not impose the same obligations on foreign platforms as on Canadian broadcasters, such a reform was important and it will be up to the CRTC to ensure that it better supports Canadian artists and their talents.
Quebec Budget 2023-2024
Montreal, March 21, 2023 - Funds needed to promote our local talent -- Quebec Budget 2023-2024: Artists' professional associations are satisfied with the measures announced by the government.
Press release here [ìn french]
Agreement in principle between the musicians and the Orchestre symphonique de Québec
Quebec City, January 18, 2023 - The musicians of the Orchestre symphonique de Québec adopted an agreement in principle with the Orchestra last week by a clear majority. This negotiation process represented a turning point for the Orchestra's sustainability and future. Indeed, the musicians had been facing a virtual freeze in their salaries since their last collective agreement signed in 2015 and were hoping to obtain a salary catch-up so that they could earn a decent living. Considering that inflation alone was 6.1% for 2022 alone, it is clear that the 2015 wages were no longer sufficient for musicians to live decently. This new collective agreement allows musicians to achieve the key goals they set for themselves in this negotiation. The agreement will be retroactive to 2020 and will run through 2024.
Press Release here in french
Theater Closures: Ottawa Must Urgently Activate The New Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit, Quebec Artists Argue
Montreal, December 21, 2021 - In the wake of Quebec's announcement of new lockdown measures that will result in the closure of performance venues, Quebec's arts and culture associations (APASQ, AQAD, ARRQ, FNCC-CSN, GMMQ, SARTEC, TRACE, UDA and UNEQ) are calling on the federal government to make the new The Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit available as soon as possible. [Press Release in french].
June 23 - C-10: a missed opportunity, say Quebec artists' associations
After the adoption in extremis of Bill C-10 at third reading by the parliamentarians of the House of Commons, the Quebec artists' associations deplore the blockage immediately announced by some Conservative senators. While Ottawa seems to be running out of time to adopt this bill to reform the broadcasting law, the APASQ, AQAD, ARRQ, FNCC-CSN, GMMQ, SARTEC, TRACE, UDA and UNEQ deplore the fact that the possibility of finally subjecting digital giants to the same rules as Canadian companies has been squandered, despite the sustained efforts of Liberal and Bloc Québécois MPs and the support of the NDP.
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June 7 - C-10: Quebec artists' associations encouraged by acceleration of parliamentary work
MONTREAL, June 7, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The APASQ, AQAD, ARRQ, FNCC-CSN, GMMQ, SARTEC, TRACE, UDA and UNEQ are pleased with the acceleration of parliamentary work brought about by the adoption in the House of Commons of a chai to complete the study of Bill C-10. For these associations of artists, authors and professionals in the arts and culture sector in Quebec, the use of the delaying tactic had become necessary because of the obstruction practiced by certain MPs in Ottawa.
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June 6 - Vice-presidency montreal: voting results
From May 12 to June 6, GMMQ members were invited to vote electronically to elect the GMMQ MTL Vice President. With a participation rate of 34%, and with 61% of the votes, Geneviève Plante is elected vice-president Montreal of the GMMQ. Congratulations to her!
COVID-19: Notice to our members
March, 13th, 2020: GMMQ Press Releases
Coalition for culture and media (in reaction to Yale report)
January 30, 2020 - Avenir des communications au Canada: le gouvernement doit agir
December 9, 2019
Minister Nathalie Roy announces the start of work to revise the artist statutes
November 19, 2019
Mr. Trudeau, give back vigor to our culture.
https://www.lapresse.ca/debats/opinions/201911/18/01-5250243-monsieur-trudeau-redonnez-de-la-vigueur-a-notre-culture.php (French only)
October 30, 2019
Carmen on 26 big screens in Quebec on February 23, 2020!
https://linitiative.ca/carmen-sur-26-grands-ecrans-du-quebec-le-23-fevrier-2020/
October 6th, 2019
Election Debates: Leaders Must Commit to Our Cultural Sovereignty
June 27th, 2019
Party leaders must commit to reinforcing our cultural sovereignty
Press Realease - Coalition pour la culture et les médias
March 22, 2019
The Coalition La culture, le coeur du Québec, whose GMMQ is part of, reacts to the provincial government's budget
Press Release (in french only)
March 16, 2019
42 Canadian music community groups commit to fostering safe and respectful workspaces
November 6th 2018
End of the inquiry on the Charles Dutoit affair at the OSM: Reaction from the GMMQ
September 10th, 2018
Le milieu culturel engage les arts et la culture dans les débats de la campagne électorale
Press Release from Coalition La Culture Le Coeur du Québec, whose GMMQ is part of
August 28, 2018
The OSM and musician's Guild sign a five-year collective agreement
July 18, 2018
Nomination of the honourable Pablo Rodriguez at Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism
Press Release (in french)
June 12, 2018
our reaction to Quebec new cultural Policy
Press release from Coalition La culture, le Coeur du Québec, about Quebec new cultural Policy
June 5, 2018
CFM presents list of copyright reform recommendations in the house of commons
Representatives: Alan Willaert, Vice-President from Canada American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada and Eric Lefebvre of the Guilde Des Musiciens et Musiciennes du Québec (GMMQ - AFM/CFM Local 406)
December 21, 2017
Dutoit : "La GMMQ est préoccupée par la situation et condamne avec virulence ce type de comportement"
December 14, 2017
October 30, 2017
October 25, 2017
Sexual Harassment: " Des cliniques juridiques et sociales gratuites pour les victimes d'agression à caractère sexuel"
