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Our problem, the global decline of decent jobs and middle class opportunities is too big to solve alone, and a renewed focus on social justice issues, in addition to bargaining, could strengthen the causes we are all fighting for, while restoring the pride a previous union generation grew up with.
News from our U.S. colleagues: CWA Convention, Pittsburgh, April 2013 Read More
The trio were billed as three of Canada’s top Chinese Canadian writers, I definitely found them to be three of the most inspirational.
Great (Chinese) Canadian writers Read More
CMG will be looking for a budget that clearly supports public broadcasting on behalf of Ontarians, as well as a healthy balance of high-quality television and digital programming.
CMG will look for continued support for TVO in May 2 provincial budget Read More
The involvement of women as technology makers, their treatment as users, and their representation in content are all connected.
Designing women: what difference do you make? Read More
Media sector delegates from Communications Workers of America, CMG’s parent union, donated more than $3 000 to support striking radio staff at MBS Radio
Colleagues from across North America support striking radio staff at MBS Read More
Businesses move jobs offshore to save money; when they use the “Temporary Foreign Worker Program,” it’s for the same reason and even as part of the same process, as the RBC case makes clear.
Temporary work visas and offshoring in IT: so much for a knowledge economy Read More
Your Guild at Shaw Media is opening a call for nominations for Branch President. As you know, Chris Beesley resigned
Call for Nominations/General Membership Meeting Read More
The real problem is a program that drives down wages and incentivizes the exploitation of both migrant workers and those who were already working in Canada.
RBC/iGate: Don’t hate the player, hate the game Read More
Jorge Barrera, Guild member, APTN reporter, winner of the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year Award. Congratulations on being named the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year.
Five questions with Jorge Barrera Read More
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Ron Pambrun Scholarship. This award, valued at one thousand dollars ($1,000) per
Announcing the 2013-2014 Ron Pambrun Scholarship Read More
On July 28th 2013, we will be cycling more than 600 KM from Toronto to Montreal for six days to support the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA).
My upcoming Toronto- Montreal bike rally to help people with Aids Read More
CMG inaugural “MediaMIXER” in Toronto was a chance for new, casual and contract employees from across our various branches to mix and mingle with experienced staffers.
CMG welcomes new members at inaugural “MediaMixer” Read More
This is a reminder that minimum rates for freelance contributors at CBC have increased by 2.5% as of April 1, 2013. The new rates are available online.
2.5% rate increase for freelance contributors at CBC Read More
The Consultative Committee on Staff Benefits has decided to increase the lifetime maximum that any employee or CBC retiree can
Lifetime cap raised under Special Assistance Fund Read More
Congratulations to Ben Shannon, winner of the Guild’s first video contest about the good that unions do. Here is the winning entry: “Unions
Ben Shannon wins Guild video contest with “Unions Do” Read More
TNG members in Chicago are mourning the loss of celebaretd TV critic, Roger Ebert, a colleague who stood with his union is tough times.
Roger Ebert stood with fellow Guild members Read More
An explosive, multi-year worldwide investigation into offshore tax havens shows just what can happen when outlets collaborate to dissect matters of public interest.
What prospects for investigative journalism? Read More
Media workers have an interest in two recent reports documenting the rise of temporary, low paying, precarious work, and proposing
Reports urge action on deteriorating working conditions Read More
The Guild and Thomson Reuters were at the negotiating table on March 28 to renew our collective agreement. We had
Guild and Thomson Reuters work through non-monetary issues at the negotiating table Read More
A private member’s bill now before the House of Commons would undermine CBC’s independence and threaten the ability to do
MP’s bill threatens CBC/Radio-Canada journalism and sources Read More
A recent New York Times article examined the evaporation of traditional entry-level work in favour of unpaid internships, particularly in “creative class” jobs.
The internification of entry-level work Read More
The Guild and CBC have agreed to a wage increase of 1.5% for 2013-14. The increase will be effective April
1.5 % across-the-board wage increase for Guild members at CBC Read More
Based on what’s in the federal budget document, there are no further measures affecting the CBC, other than the cuts announced last year.
No new CBC cuts in federal budget 2013 Read More
Congratulations to CMG member and Canadian Press reporter Mike Blanchfield for winning the $25,000 James Travers Foreign Corresponding Fellowship. Mike will use
CMG member and CP reporter Mike Blanchfield wins foreign correspondent award Read More
