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The Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom has presented its first lifetime achievement award to retired CMG activist and CBC […]
Long-time CMG activist Arnold Amber honoured with lifetime achievement award Read More
The most dangerous job in television used to be that of the war correspondent, who travels the world covering one
Dangerous work: the reality about reality tv Read More
Every year a labour sponsored award celebrates investigative journalism that exposes a wrong (Diana Swain, Timothy Sawa and Angela Gilbert’s
Toronto event celebrates great journalism Read More
Where would we be without the work of the women who paved the way? In the media, that often meant
Reflecting on women in media Read More
By guest blogger Karen Wirsig It is no exaggeration to say we act as though workplace abuse is sacred. Unmentionable.
Can we please lift the cone of silence over workplace abuse? Read More
There was nothing in this week’s federal budget that directly affects the CBC, and according to CLC’s budget analysis, nothing in it
Austerity budget: another reason to push for CBC/Radio-Canada Read More
At a recent meeting I was at, a young nurse started to tear up talking about how difficult life is
We have to find a better way – together Read More
It seems incredible in 2013 that there should still be so many deserving candidates for an award for journalists who
Canadians salute courageous journalists and thank whistleblowers Read More
As union activists, we fight long and hard for decent pensions. We encourage companies and workers into each agreeing to pay a
Every Canadian deserves a decent pension Read More
A punitive labour law popular with Tea Party politicians in the southern United States is catching on with many Conservatives in Canada. It has significantly cut wages in states where it has become law.
Why choose to work for less? Read More
The Canadian Media Guild has signed on to a broad-based coalition seeking to improve protections for Canadians against government intrusion into our private lives.
Guild joins new coalition fighting for privacy rights Read More
Labour Day isn’t just an opportunity to honour workers with a day off, it is a time to reflect on the many contributions labour makes to building a better country. It’s about defending what we all enjoy as Canadians and continuing to make society better
Labour Day 2013: Let’s talk about fairness Read More
Labour Day – Monday September 2 When: 10 a.m., Monday, September 2, 2013 Where: Meet at Armoury and University, one block
Congratulations to this year’s winners of CMG-sponsored lotteries, awards or scholarships, and thank-you to everyone who particpated. Look for details on next year’s awards
Congratulations to the winners Read More
After two Canadian journalists were arrested and detained last month in Turkey, similar incidents prompted journalism advocacy groups as well as human rights and civil
We stand in support of free expression in Turkey Read More
The CMG, like hundreds of individual Canadians and organizations, filed a submission with the CRTC supporting APTN’s licence renewal in
Waiting for the CRTC decision on APTN’s licence renewal Read More
You can now support the Saint John Seven by making a direct donation here: http://www.radiofreesaintjohn.fm/.
The Saint John Seven’s fight for a living wage in Radio inspires us all Read More
The media are key in educating and informing other Canadians about their Aboriginal neighbours.
CMG celebrates National Aboriginal Day 2013 Read More
By Lise Lareau I was happy to see Rob Ford got a reaction when he called reporters “maggots”. There were
Wake up journalists! Let’s stop muzzling ourselves Read More
We can do better than calendar journalism.
Reporting in Indigenous Communities 101 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
Peter Penashue says “CBC defined me very negatively” after loss in Labrador by-election.
Defeated Conservative candidate blames CBC for loss Read More
The Conservative government has introduced C-60, a bill that would allow a government appointee (from Treasury Board) to sit in when
CMG fights Conservative bill that gives government a direct say in CBC journalism Read More
Our problem, the global decline of decent jobs and middle class opportunities is too big to solve alone, and a renewed focus on social justice issues, in addition to bargaining, could strengthen the causes we are all fighting for, while restoring the pride a previous union generation grew up with.
News from our U.S. colleagues: CWA Convention, Pittsburgh, April 2013 Read More
