Equal Pay for Equal Work
On Thursday March 30, CMG’s Pay Equity Committee met with CBC management to reconstitute this Committee for the 2017-2019 term. […]
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“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.
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1.5 % across-the-board wage increase for CMG members at CBC/Radio-Canada
The Guild and CBC/Radio-Canada have agreed to an across-the-board wage increase of 1.5% for 2017-18. The increase will be effective
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Negotiations for a first agreement between CMG and Corus begin this week
The CMG negotiations committee at Corus is scheduled to meet with Corus management this week to begin talks for our
Negotiations for a first agreement between CMG and Corus begin this week Read More
Call for Delegates – Represent CMG at national gathering of our union
Dear fellow CMG members, The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) will be sending delegates to a national gathering of our union
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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
Canadian Media Guild seeks part-time Administrative Coordinator
The Canadian Media Guild is a democratic trade union that represents over 5000 members across Canada, including employees at the
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Canadian Media Guild seeks a Union Representative to be based in Atlantic Canada
The Canadian Media Guild is a democratic trade union that represents over 5000 members across Canada, including employees at the
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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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Joint National Grievance Committee works through several issues at February 2017 meeting
The newly appointed National Grievance Committee (NGC) met to discuss 42 grievances involving a range of issues including promotion, unfair
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Bargaining update and membership meeting: March 16, 6:30 p.m.
Your bargaining committee met with VICE management last week and has been able to make additional progress on some fronts
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Fair Pay a top priority for CMG members at Corus
The bargaining survey results are in and they show Fair Pay as a top priority for members, followed by benefits,
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Apply now to attend CMG training and Presidents’ Council
The CMG has approved 10 scholarships for Guild activists to attend the upcoming CBC/Radio-Canada Presidents’ Council May 26 – 28,
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Alberta Publishing company and CEO Ruth Kelly leave their freelance content creators shivering through the winter
“Many of the people we’re representing have told me how frustrated they have been, and how some have had their credit ratings ruined because they couldn’t pay bills they were counting on covering with income owed from Venture,” said Canadian Media Guild (CMG) Freelance Branch President Don Genova.
Reminder: Negotiations at Corus – Update, Bargaining survey and Choosing workplace reps
Brief update Until a collective agreement is negotiated Corus is not allowed by law to change the terms or condition
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CMG at VICE – Bargaining update
Our bargaining committee met with management last week and held two days of negotiations. We continue to make progress and
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CMG Branch Committees at CBC/Radio-Canada – Second call for volunteers
We still have some vacancies remaining on CBC Branch committees. Please consider contributing your energy and talents as a volunteer
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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.
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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 gives Corus notice to bargain – Next step: Setting negotiating priorities
CMG received the union certificate from the Labour Board on Wednesday, February 1, and immediately gave notice to bargain to Corus. We are now working to schedule dates to meet with the company, so that we can start negotiating a collective agreement that improves working conditions and works well for Corus, too.
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Call your MP on Tuesday FEB 7 to stop Bill C-27 and save our pensions!
The proposed bill C-27 – An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act – is designed to immediately affect pensions at federally regulated private-sector companies and at Crown corporations, and will fundamentally change the pension landscape across Canada.
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Setting the record straight at Corus
Now that you are represented by CMG, Corus cannot unilaterally decide new terms and working conditions. Any changes in terms and conditions need to be negotiated and approved by the union. You have no obligation to personally sign anything that is asking you to revoke your rights to existing benefits, or to change your working conditions in any way.
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Employees at Corus vote to join the Canadian Media Guild
CMG congratulates members of the new bargaining unit for their hard work and courage in organizing to collectively improve their working conditions and to have a greater say in their workplace.
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CMG news round-up from the National President
I am honoured to be serving as CMG’s new national president. Members have endorsed a shared commitment: we want to build a more open and collaborative, member-driven union.
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