Online course for young workers and activists – Apply by July 2
The Canadian Media Guild is thrilled to offer young workers in our union a chance to participate in a free […]
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Full details of the deal with Shaw and the ratification vote
The memorandum of settlement between the Guild and Shaw Media is now available. Every member of the bargaining unit will
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We have a deal at Shaw Media
After two days of meetings with the company and federal conciliator Kim Beemer, we are pleased to announce that we
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Supporters of CBC rally in Ottawa as CBC Board meets
More than a hundred CBC supporters held a rally in Ottawa to ask that the CBC Board stand up and
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CMG rally today in Ottawa as CBC Board meets to discuss further cuts
Ottawa, Tuesday, June 17, 2014 – Today at noon in the front of the CBC building at 181 Queen street
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CMG rally for CBC in Ottawa, Tuesday June 17 at Noon
The CBC Board of Directors is meeting and we want to share our disapproval of recent cuts, show the irreversible damage cuts are causing and demand the CBC president and board work to find a long term solution, and not continue crushing a proud Canadian public institution.
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Mansbridge speaks on investigative journalism, concern about cuts, at Winnipeg conference
Below are draft notes for a speech by CBC News’ Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge. The speech was delivered on Friday, June
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Welcome to our new TV production members at Zoomer
Your Guild executive met with ZoomerMedia management on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in our first Joint Committee Meeting since ratifying
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Employees to pay less for some insurance plans
Members who participate in a couple of our voluntary employee-paid insurance plans will soon see their premiums go down as
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CMG Rally in Ottawa – Asking the CBC Board to speak out for CBC
Join us Tuesday, June 17 at Noon for a CMG Rally and B.B.Q. in Ottawa. We are asking CBC Board members to Speak out for CBC, Reverse recent cuts and Vote against further cuts to our public broadcaster – 181 Queen St (Bank and O’Connor)
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Celebrate Aboriginal History Month
The Canadian Media Guild celebrates Aboriginal History Month and acknowledges all of our members of indigenous descent. We have people
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Voluntary Departure Program launched for CP employees in Québec
The CMG and The Canadian Press have reached agreement on a Voluntary Departure Program for CP employees working in Québec.
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How dismal that we have allowed politicians to blame the media and use that bias to fundraise
Journalists across Canada share my dismay today to learn the Conservative party’s dismissive and mercenary attitude toward the press and CBC
Shaw Media: We have dates for conciliation
Your Bargaining Committee has accepted some dates with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services officer on June 16, 17, July
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The Voluntary Departure Program – a first step
Last week, The Canadian Press announced that it wishes to reduce staff numbers in its operations in the province of
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Canadian Media Guild and MBS reach tentative agreement
After more than two years of negotiations, a strike and lockout, bargainers for Maritime Broadcasting System (MBS) Limited and the
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Knowlton Nash – A defining era
I was saddened by the news of veteran CBC reporter and anchor Knowlton Nash passing. On behalf of CMG, I
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CMG delegates speak up for our national public broadcaster
Delegates in Toronto for the biennial CMG Convention joined their colleagues at CBC/Radio-Canada Toronto for a Rally to make CBC
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CMG to meet with CP management over announced cuts in Quebec bureaus
On Thursday, The Canadian Press announced that it will reduce the number of employees based in Montreal and Quebec City.
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CMG’s Open Letter to the President of CBC and to the Chairman of the Board
May 23, 2014 Rémi Racine Chair, CBC Board of Directors Hubert T. Lacroix President CEO CBC/Radio-Canada Dear Mr. Racine and
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Raising our voices to make CBC strong again
Now is the time to make our voices heard. It’s about defending our work, supporting our colleagues, and raising our
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Toronto’s urban revitalization has kept parts of its history hidden
The process of ‘sun-shining’ this marginalized history is crucial, particularly in this time when workers are under renewed attacks from several fronts. The event was part of the 29th Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts and co-presented by the George Brown College (GBC) School of Labour.
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Your right to speak out
Dear Guild member, The CBC is calling for a national discussion about its future. Like any other citizen in this
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