Where are all the Canadian reality TV shows going?
Bit by bit, reality and factual TV shows are disappearing for the upcoming season. It appears to be happening quietly …
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CMG welcomes new selection process for CBC Board members
As champions of public broadcasting and CBC/Radio-Canada, we at the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) are encouraged that the Minister of …
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Ontario reforms its labour laws, but keeps many of us on hold
This week the Wynne government announced proposed changes to Ontario’s employment and labour laws that would see the minimum wage …
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Reality/Factual TV workers urged to fill out survey
The team leading our union’s campaign to give a collective voice to reality and factual TV workers is beginning to …
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A step toward ending labour law limbo for factual & reality TV workers?
The signals are good. Early reports indicate that the Ontario government’s Changing Workplaces Review will not be a waste of …
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CMG urges CBC management to reinvest in the public broadcaster
With the 2017 federal budget, we have entered into the second year of the government’s five-year commitment to restore funding …
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MEDIA MIXER – Freelancer or employee?
MEDIA MIXER – Toronto, April 25 – Freelancer or employee? Myths, facts, and tips for navigating the media industry
“No Free Press, No Freedom” Declaration of principle
The Canadian Media Guild has joined the coalition supporting the declaration of principle of the No Free Press, No Freedom campaign.
A former factual TV director speaks out about why CMG is calling for change to Ontario’s labour laws
Two special advisers to Ontario’s Minister of Labour are about to release their recommendations on how to address the growing …
Follow-up on our efforts to stop anti-pension Bill C-27
We, CMG members, have taken action to prevent the approval of Bill C-27 – An Act to amend the Pension …
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CMG puts spotlight on the need to reform labour laws for factual and reality TV workers
The Special Advisors involved in the Ontario government’s major review of labour law will be released ‘in the first half of 2017’. We are hoping the final ‘Changing Workplace Review’ document reflects some of the recommendations CMG put forward on behalf of reality and factual TV workers. The CMG is calling for changes in 3 main areas.
Day of action – Contact your MP Today, Tuesday, FEB 7 to stop Bill C-27 and save our pensions!
The changes proposed under Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, would make retirement benefits unpredictable for current employees and retirees, not to mention future generations of CBC workers.
CMG calls for comprehensive policies that support quality journalism and production of Canadian content
The Canadian Media Guild is calling for innovative, “smart” policies that will accommodate changing technology while ensuring the production of quality journalism and original …
Unions representing journalists in Canada join calls for shield law to protect journalistic sources
Unions representing journalists across the country are adding their voice to advocates who are calling for a shield law to …
CBC/Radio-Canada employees mark 80 years of contribution by Canadian professionals and talent
Toronto, November 2, 2016 – As we mark 80 years of the first public radio broadcast in Canada, CBC/Radio-Canada employees …
Coalition of Canadian journalism advocates call for an end to police surveillance of journalists
The surreptitious monitoring by police of the mobile phone of La Presse columnist Patrick Lagacé is a severe violation of press freedom in Canada, …
Letter to Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly: CMG advocates for Canadian culture and media
We are keen to share evidence and insights and to have access to other participants’ ideas and proposals in the hope that these consultations will serve to advance and strengthen public broadcasting and all public service media, journalism and original production and creation in Canada, on all platforms Canadians access.
Union putting factual TV worker issues on the public policy map
Since we started the Fairness in Factual campaign three years ago, more than 400 workers have signed up to be …
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CRTC excludes CBC, other public service media in new local news funding decision
CMG is disappointed that the CRTC has excluded CBC/Radio-Canada and other public service media from its local news funding …
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Be fearless and bold and believe in the power of compassion and solidarity: CMG President Carmel Smyth to CMG Convention 2016
When we work together, incredible things that seem impossible happen. Together, we will continue to make CMG the innovative and progressive union it is for media workers in Canada.
Share your unique perspective of the CBC with the Heritage Minister by May 20
Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly recently launched a comprehensive review of Canada’s media and cultural sectors. In her words: “ …
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Share your unique perspective as media workers with the Heritage Minister
Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly recently launched a comprehensive review of Canada’s media and cultural sectors. In her words: “everything is …
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As journalism goes, so goes democracy
Even here at home, we must fight any attempt to limit a free press or thwart the public’s right to know, no matter how trivial it may seem. As journalism goes, so goes democracy.
CBC shortchanges local programming on road to reinvestment
CBC management announced today how the new $75 million in government funding will be spent this year, confirming that none …
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