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The Ron Pambrun Scholarship, valued at $2,000 per year, was created by NABET in the 1980s to honour the memory […]
Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 Ron Pambrun Scholarship Read More
TVO management announced this week that it will cease production for beloved pre-school show Gisele’s Big Backyard, a program that
Loss of TVO’s Gisele’s Big Backyard a blow to original children’s programming in Ontario Read More
It’s hard to underestimate the importance of what is happening south of the border when it comes to labour. 40 thousand workers at communications giant Verizon walked off the job this week – many of them members of the CWA, the union with which the CMG is affiliated.
When big labour meets big politics: why the Verizon strike is important Read More
In order to help your Bargaining Committee prepare for the next round of bargaining with APTN, we have prepared the
Please fill in the APTN bargaining questionnaire and return it by April 20 Read More
The Campaign for fairness in factual TV has updated the Guide to working in Canadian factual TV for 2016. The
We’ve updated the guide to working in factual TV Read More
The resignation of Michael D’Souza as vice-president of the CBC Branch executive council has created a vacancy to be filled.
Your union needs you – Nominations for CBC Branch VP position now open Read More
The CMG is happy to provide a subsidy to two members to attend INPUT 2016 , a conference of public
Lottery for two CMG members to attend INPUT 2016 in Calgary Read More
CMG met with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today to discuss the vital role educational public broadcasters TVO and TFO play in a healthy media environment, and to make the case for better support.
CMG meets with Ontario Premier Wynne to discuss strong future for TVO and TFO Read More
The Guild and CBC have agreed to an across the board wage increase of 1.5% for 2016-17. The increase will
1.5 % across-the-board wage increase for Guild members at CBC Read More
We have had a number of inquiries about how article 63 of the CBC/CMG Collective agreement dealing with scheduling and
Posted Schedules and Vacation Leave schedules Read More
The protection of sources is a foundational principle of journalism, making crucial reporting like Makuch’s coverage of ISIS possible in the first place. By forcing Makuch to hand over his notes to the RCMP, or go to jail, the court has undermined press freedom—a critical component of our democratic society.
Coalition condemns court ruling threatening press freedoms Read More
On April 1, a blue-ribbon panel of experts from Canada, the United States and Europe will hold a forum in
Making sense of the TPP – a forum at the University of Ottawa Read More
The Canadian Media Guild applauds the federal government’s decision to restore CBC/Radio-Canada funding that was severely cut by the previous
Funding for CBC/Radio-Canada in 2016 federal budget a step in the right direction: CMG Read More
Nominations are now open for the position of Diversity / Equity Member of the CWA Canada Executive Committee. The Executive
Call for nominations – CWA Canada Diversity/ Equity Member Read More
Do you know a fellow CMG member who has worked with the union to make a real difference in your
Nominate a colleague for the Guild’s Meritorious Service award Read More
CMG appeared before the Heritage Committee today, to emphasize the challenges faced by media workers as they go through job and programming cuts, corporate downsizing, long hours, low pay and precarious work. CMG President Carmel Smyth called for increased funding for CBC/Radio Canada, better support for provincial broadcasters TVO and tfo among others, and special recognition for APTN.
Gatineau – March 7, 2016 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) met with Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly in Gatineau today
CBC needs urgent funding to stop the cuts – CMG to Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly Read More
This is a reminder that for the CMG convention being held Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 in Toronto,
Reminder: Propose your resolutions for the CMG convention by Monday, April 4 Read More
Applications are now being accepted for two CWA|SCA Canada Memorial Scholarships for those enrolled in post-secondary education or training. The
John Belcarz and Dan Zeidler Memorial Scholarships Read More
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the
Canadian Media Guild seeks an experienced Senior Staff Representative Read More
By guest blogger Buffy Childerhose “Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you’re wrong.” These
Quoting American poets while Rome burns Read More
The media industry is in turmoil. By CMG’s rough calculation, the industry has lost more than 16,000 jobs since 2008. A recent study predicts another 15,000 jobs will be lost by 2020 in television alone. Cuts, even closures have become routine and are having a devastating impact on workers and families.
CRTC Chair Blais has the power to act. But does he have the will? Read More
The vacant positions on CBC Branch committees have now been filled as follows: National Joint Committee – Chantal Payant (Ottawa)
New CBC Branch Committee members announced Read More
This is a reminder that contact information for delegates to the CMG national convention being held Saturday, June 4 and
Reminder: Select your delegates for the CMG Convention by February 26 Read More
