NHL hockey deal with Rogers a stunning surprise
We’ve learnt that it’s with the words, “somebody wrote us a big cheque” that NHL President, Gary Bettman, advised the […]
NHL hockey deal with Rogers a stunning surprise Read More
Mayworks Festival to award the 2013 Min Sook Lee Awards this weekend
By Genelle Levy Sewer cleaners, audiotechnicians, construction workers, journalists, demolition experts, these are all builders of our communities, our businesses, our interconnecting
Mayworks Festival to award the 2013 Min Sook Lee Awards this weekend Read More
Bill C-461: A Threat to Canada’s Public Broadcaster
November 22, 2013 – C-461, a private member’s bill, has moved quickly through the House of Commons and is now
Bill C-461: A Threat to Canada’s Public Broadcaster Read More
We have a deal with CBC !
After 20 days of face to face meetings, the Canadian Media Guild and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation signed a memorandum
We have a deal with CBC ! Read More
Join us for lunch Wednesday November 27, first day of Zoomer bargaining
Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? On Wednesday November 27, join us for a free gourmet
Join us for lunch Wednesday November 27, first day of Zoomer bargaining Read More
The “media” by-election: where Toronto Centre candidates stand on your issues
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
Thousands of cuts in the media industry
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
Media retirees stay connected
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
Who earns what in Canadian factual TV
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 Guild and the CBC continue bargaining toward a new collective agreement
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
Rebel in the Workplace – you’re invited …
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
Lottery for CJFE Press Freedom Award Dinner
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
Factual TV workers make big sacrifices, have no protection: survey
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
Share your unique perspective on the future of TV in Canada
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
Former CMG member tells the century-old story of our country’s news agency
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
New Western Staff Rep at CMG
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
Why choose to work for less?
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
Raising the not-so-simple question of television in Canada
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
Nominations for Guild elected positions now closed – Latest results
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
Know anyone who’s doing art in support of workers?
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
CMG elections: some candidates elected and some work still to do
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
Support for the Saint John 7 from their peers in the Steelworkers union
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
Guild joins new coalition fighting for privacy rights
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
Joint update on CMG and CBC bargaining
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