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Only an idiot bites the hand that feeds them. That’s just common sense unless you believe your job requires you to do it…if you’re, say, a parliamentary budget officer, an auditor general or a public broadcaster.
Bill C-60 is a kick in the teeth to the CBC Read More
Seven radio employees of MBS Radio are seeking a fair deal. They’ve been on strike for a year because they
The Saint John 7 at MBS Radio – The fight continues Read More
More than 200 members of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour joined the Saint John 7, the MBS radio
NB Federation of Labour members rally in support the Saint John 7 Read More
The relationship over many decades between the CBC/Radio-Canada and successive federal governments is based on an understanding of how a public broadcaster operates: the government provides most of the funding but the politicians are historically, culturally and legally restricted in how much control they have over what the broadcaster does.
Bill C-60 threatens the independence of CBC/Radio-Canada Read More
Guild leaders will join others in Ottawa on Monday to push back against government moves on two fronts to undermine
The government is trying to undermine CBC’s journalistic independence Read More
The ratification vote for the tentative agreement reached on May 7 will be held Thursday, May 23 in the Toronto
In a survey conducted by Canada Life Group, a third of workers said they’d go into work if they had the flu, and 93% would still go to work if they had a cold.
Bringing our germs to the office Read More
We’re happy to announce that the Guild bargaining committee has reached a tentative two-year collective agreement effective April 1 with Thomson Reuters. Highilights include a 2% wage increase back-dated to April 1, 2013 and a second 2% increase effective April 1, 2014
Guild reaches tentative agreement with Thomson Reuters Read More
By Nancy Wood What a great day on Friday. With a lot of planning, hard work, and the help of some
Saint John rallies for The Saint John 7 Read More
Toronto, April 30, 2013 – The Conservative government’s budget bill contains disturbing changes that introduce direct government interference in the
Harper Government sets out plans to run CBC Read More
Media sector delegates from Communications Workers of America, CMG’s parent union, donated more than $3 000 to support striking radio staff at MBS Radio
Colleagues from across North America support striking radio staff at MBS Read More
Media workers have an interest in two recent reports documenting the rise of temporary, low paying, precarious work, and proposing
Reports urge action on deteriorating working conditions Read More
The Guild and Thomson Reuters were at the negotiating table on March 28 to renew our collective agreement. We had
Guild and Thomson Reuters work through non-monetary issues at the negotiating table Read More
By Steph Guthrie As a news junkie whose smartphone sometimes requires surgical removal from her hand, I have a vested
Building ourselves a future in digital media Read More
The Guild met last Friday with MBS Radio to pursue negotiations for a first agreement for the Halifax newsroom. The
Negotiations continue for first agreement at MBS Radio news in Halifax Read More
This week, CMG settled a grievance with CBC involving a member of our Freelance Branch whose work had not been
CMG settles a complaint and gets payment for freelance journalist Read More
Seven striking radio employees from Saint John announced today they are expanding their fight for a fair deal with their
Radio strikers expand boycott to Hub City Read More
Starting Monday, January 21st, striking Maritime Broadcasting System (MBS) employees from Saint John are expanding their boycott of MBS stations into the Moncton area.
Saint John, N.B. striking radio employees move fight into Moncton Read More
We are reaching out to decision makers to help start a serious, public conversation about strengthening TVO as a vibrant
CMG reaching out to start a public conversation about strengthening TVO Read More
They joined the Canadian Media Guild in the spring of 2011 to improve their working conditions at MBS Radio in Saint John. After 8 months trying to negotiate a first contract they took the brave step of going out on strike.
Meet the striking Saint John 7 Read More
The striking Saint John seven announced today they are expanding their fight for a fair deal with their employer, Halifax-based
MBS strikers branch out Read More
Striking radio employees will be announcing details of an expanded boycott campaign across the Maritimes against their employer, MBS Radio
CMG to extend boycott MBS Radio campaign outside of Saint John Read More
As you know, the collective agreement between CMG and Thomson Reuters will expire on March 31, 2013. Negotiations to renew
Tell the Guild your priorities for bargaining with Thomson Reuters Read More
As always, we are ready and willing to return to the bargaining table at any time. And as always, the seven of us remain committed to a future of providing the quality local radio service that our friends and neighbours deserve.
The Saint John 7 challenge false accusations by MBS Radio Read More
