CP bargaining update
At our meetings this week with CP management, the company responded to our bargaining objectives document with what they call […]
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CMG needs volunteers to help negotiate our next collective agreement at Thomson Reuters
As you know, our collective agreement with Thomson Reuters will expire on March 31, 2015. CMG has notified the employer
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Redoubling our efforts for critical times
We are struggling through a period of intense change in the media business. The ongoing digital transition continues to
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A call to action in 2015
Save the CBC, Stop the TPP: A call to action in 2015 By
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Submit your work for Excellence in Journalism award
Kathy Tomlinson and Raj Ahluwalia from CB’s the National and Krystle Alarcon from The Tyee shared the award last year for their reporting on the Temporary Foreign Worker program.
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We join in the call for improved protection for journalists everywhere
As we learn more about the horrifying attack at the Charlie Hebdo magazine’s office in Paris today, our thoughts are
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Join The ‘Lancer email list for a chance to win a Samsung tablet!
Got freelancer questions, problems, advice or information to share? Have tips on gigs or potential collaboration? Looking for some freelancer conversation or
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Win $1,000 for excellence in labour journalism
CMG and our parent union CWA Canada together with the Canadian Association of Journalists offer a $1,000 prize for excellence
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Book Review: Ici Était Radio-Canada
By guest blogger Francine Pelletier On February 22, 2012, Alain Saulnier, former head of radio and television news at Radio-Canada,
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Year-end message from CP Branch president Terry Pedwell
It is with mixed feelings this year that I offer you words of cheer for the Holiday season. We lost
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Steps taken toward securing a drug card for CBC employees
After many years of lobbying by the Guild, the CBC and all the unions are moving toward establishing a drug
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Best wishes for the Holidays
We wish you all the best for the Holiday Season and the New Year. We hope you take time for
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Defining sexual harassment
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is committed to working with members and employers to end sexual harassment in the workplace.
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CP bargaining update: company looking for sacrifices – again
On December 12 The Canadian Press has presented its main bargaining proposals. Predictably the company is continuing to push for
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Introducing our “CBC Campaign” Coordinator
Over recent years, as we have suffered grueling cuts from successive governments we realized part of the problem is a
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CBC takes a step back from commitment to local news
Under pressure from federal budget cuts and in the name of a “digital first” strategy, the CBC is planning another
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Guild stands by advice to members about Rubin investigation
The CMG would like to reinforce the advice we gave to members earlier this week about speaking to the Rubin
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CMG proposes non-patronage appointments to the CBC Board
Today, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) filed nominations with the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
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CMG East Coast Staff Rep Gerry Whelan retires
After decades as a journalist, and then Atlantic Staff Representative for the CMG, Gerry Whelan will retire December 31, 2014.
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CMG announces Senior Staff Rep Dan Oldfield’s retirement
After nearly 25 years as Senior Staff Representative of the Canadian Media Guild, Dan Oldfield is retiring, effective December 31.
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A word of caution about the Rubin investigation
Members have contacted us seeking advice about the Rubin investigation. We understand that Janice Rubin is about to begin a
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Remembering the women of École Polytechnique
By guest blogger Terri Monture I remember the evening of December 6, 1989 with the cold clarity of skidding my
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Champions of free expression honoured at CJFE Gala
The annual Gala of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) in honour of courageous reporting drew attention once more
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Rooting out sexual harassment a priority for the union
As a woman, I am troubled by the sexual harassment and abuse women face in society in general and especially
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