Articles related to CBC cuts and the campaign to make CBC strong
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Lies and other stories: journalism and the right to know
By Guest blogger Karen Wirsig Everybody lies. Let’s call that Curt Petrovich’s motto. The CBC radio reporter gave a presentation
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Nine former CBC Board members call on current board to protect CBC – full letter
Following recent “substantial production cuts” announced by CBC, nine former CBC Board members are speaking out publicly and calling on the current board to protect
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Addressing workload issues at CBC
Dear CMG members at CBC, Our workplace is undergoing a tumultuous transition at this time what with the public broadcaster’s
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Factual TV survey one year later: what are you earning?
Tell us what you are earning in your latest factual TV work so that we can update the pay ranges
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CMG urges the CRTC to strengthen Canada’s media ecosystem on our public airwaves
The Canadian Media Guild has filed a submission to the CRTC as part of the regulator’s consultation about the future
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Train-the-trainer course offered in Toronto, Halifax and Vancouver
Applications for CMG “Train the Trainer” course now open – until August 8
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July 15 confirmed for payroll adjustments and lump-sum payment at Shaw
Your union has confirmed with Shaw management that your retroactive pay, lump-sum payment, and new pay rate will be in
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10 Reasons Canadian factual TV workers should care about their Colleagues in New York City
By guest blogger Denise O’Connell As factual television programs begin to overtake broadcast schedules everywhere, the working conditions for those
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Free online training for CMG members and their families
This is a reminder that CMG is offering members the opportunity to refresh their skills or learn new ones through
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Leadership for tough times
Last week I experienced a seminal moment. As a relatively new (4 years) President, I often wondered how I’d find
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Major blow as CBC announces plans to shrink, cut staff by 20%
CBC has announced that it plans to cut 1,000 to 1,500 jobs over the next five years and shift its priorities
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CMG condemns scorched-earth plan for CBC
Toronto, Thursday, June 26, 2014 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is available to comment on new cuts to CBC
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Investing more for television production, not less!
One of the important ways we share stories about who we are as Canadians and earn the international respect we
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CMG concerned about direction taken by CBC senior management and Board
Like you, we are waiting to hear another announcement from CBC management, an announcement that includes the possibility of more
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Save Docs at CBC – Sign the petition
CMG has received the following urgent request for support from a group of your colleagues trying to save the CBC Documentary
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Guild members overwhelmingly approve deal with Shaw Media
Guild members voted 98% yesterday in favour of the agreement reached last week with Shaw Media. The deal includes improved
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CMG Convention 2014 – Bylaw amendments and general resolutions
Bylaw amendment 1 (moved by Harry Mesh, seconded by Naomi Robinson) changes the wording of article 8.9 of the CMG
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CMG Convention 2014: report on bylaw amendments and general resolutions
At the Guild’s recent biennial convention in Toronto, delegates debated a number of proposals from members to change or clarify
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40 journalists protest reported plans to close down documentary team at CBC
Below is the letter signed by 40 journalists protesting reported plans to close down the in-house documentary team at the CBC. There’s
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CMG condemns outrageous conviction of Canadian journalist Fahmy
CMG is adding its condemnation to the chorus of outrage over Egypt’s unfounded conviction of journalist Mohamed Fahmy and his
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CMG looking for improvements in TVO contract
Your CMG bargaining committee is seeking improvements to the collective agreement in both monetary and non-monetary areas. For example, we
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CMG’s Ron Pambrun Scholarship deadline coming up
It’s not too late to apply for the Ron Pambrun Scholarship. One lucky student will receive a scholarship worth up
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A Salute to CMG Volunteers
These remarkable CMG volunteers were recognized by their colleagues and celebrated at the 2014 CMG Convention fro their tremendous contribution to our union. Annick
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