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Next week’s federal by-election in Toronto Centre features three – 3! – media workers as candidates. So we thought it […]
The “media” by-election: where Toronto Centre candidates stand on your issues Read More
by Jan Wong A student of mine, a freshly minted journalism graduate, recently asked to meet for coffee to discuss
Thousands of cuts in the media industry Read More
By Terry Ledrew My union was always there for me, from early days of Nabet, to the CMG of today.
Media retirees stay connected Read More
Two-thirds of people working in Canada’s factual TV industry earn more than $50,000 per year, according to a survey conducted
Who earns what in Canadian factual TV Read More
The two sides talked about job classifications. We discussed temporary upgrades as a career development tool. We also discussed training and development, as well as the transparency of the hiring process.
The Guild and the CBC continue bargaining toward a new collective agreement Read More
On November 28th, the MediaTech Commons and Raconteurs co-host storytelling event Rebel in the Workplace – you’re invited … and we
Rebel in the Workplace – you’re invited … Read More
CMG is again holding a lottery for six seats at the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression annual gala banquet to be held Wednesday, December 4 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The dinner honours journalists who have put their lives on the line to defend freedom of expression.
Lottery for CJFE Press Freedom Award Dinner Read More
A survey of 328 workers in Canada’s unscripted and reality TV sector indicates they are precariously employed in difficult situations
Factual TV workers make big sacrifices, have no protection: survey Read More
We are encouraging you to bring your unique experience to the national consultation launched by the CRTC on the future
Share your unique perspective on the future of TV in Canada Read More
By Colin Perkel One of the most profound influences in the formation of the Canadian identity has been the country’s
Former CMG member tells the century-old story of our country’s news agency Read More
It has been a busy year, if you are like me, you are looking forward to a calm and uneventful
New Western Staff Rep at CMG Read More
A punitive labour law popular with Tea Party politicians in the southern United States is catching on with many Conservatives in Canada. It has significantly cut wages in states where it has become law.
Why choose to work for less? Read More
By Jeanne d’Arc Umurungi Yesterday, I watched both the French and English presentations as CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais launched the
Raising the not-so-simple question of television in Canada Read More
The nomination period for Guild elected positions at the national, branch and location unit levels is now closed. In addition
Nominations for Guild elected positions now closed – Latest results Read More
Mayworks, the Festival of Working people and the Arts, is taking nominations for its Min Sook Lee Labour Arts Awards.
Know anyone who’s doing art in support of workers? Read More
As of the close of the nomination period on Friday, October 11, the following candidates are elected by acclamation: National
CMG elections: some candidates elected and some work still to do Read More
Steelworkers in Saint John for an education conference took time to picket with the seven radio employees who’ve been on strike
Support for the Saint John 7 from their peers in the Steelworkers union Read More
The Canadian Media Guild has signed on to a broad-based coalition seeking to improve protections for Canadians against government intrusion into our private lives.
Guild joins new coalition fighting for privacy rights Read More
CBC and CMG resumed negotiations on Monday, September 30, 2013, and continued through to Friday, October 4, 2013. These discussions
Joint update on CMG and CBC bargaining Read More
Your union met with CBC management in Port Credit, Ontario, last week to continue collective bargaining. Some issues under discussion
Lots of discussion as the Guild continues bargaining with CBC Read More
Nominations are still open for all Guild positions at the national, branch and location unit levels. The deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 11. Voting will take place in early December.
Nominations for Guild elected positions open until October 11 Read More
Congratulations to CMG member Lily Ames of CBC in Toronto
Lily Ames wins the CMG lottery to attend the Third Coast Festival Read More
The Freelancer’s Toolbox Session 1 in Vancouver will be held Friday, November 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Vancouver Public Library, The
Sign up for the Freelancer’s Toolbox session in Vancouver Read More
Together we succeeded in pushing back on a one-sided contract that represented a threat to the livelihood of freelancers at TC Media and, in fact, everywhere. Let’s keep it up.
TC Media’s new freelance contract shows we can make progress when we work together Read More
