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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
By Steph Guthrie As a news junkie whose smartphone sometimes requires surgical removal from her hand, I have a vested
Building ourselves a future in digital media Read More
Congratulations to the winners of the third annual Canadian Hillman Awards for excellence in journalism. The award ceremony was held in
Investigative journalism celebrated at the third annual Hillman awards Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is happy to provide a subsidy to one member to attend INPUT 2013, a conference of
Lottery for INPUT 2013 in El Salvador Read More
The Guild met last Friday with MBS Radio to pursue negotiations for a first agreement for the Halifax newsroom. The
Negotiations continue for first agreement at MBS Radio news in Halifax Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is happy to provide a subsidy to one member to attend the CAJ conference, which is
Lottery for the CAJ conference in Ottawa Read More
The world of media and tech work is actually a mysterious place. It’s pretty rare that people talk openly about
An open invitation to the MediaTech Commons Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is a union representing more than six thousand media workers, and we support workers’ rights to a safe working environment and to fair compensation for the work they do. We will not be flying Porter again until you have resolved the issues in a way that is satisfactory to all involved.
CMG urges Porter Airlines to find a fair solution with their employees Read More
By now you have probably read several articles about the Toronto Star’s recently-announced plan to outsource its page desk and
Star layoffs and Pagemasters job postings – CMG seeking answers Read More
The net is the cataclysmic force of our times and it’s still in its infancy. I want to use it to help knowledgeable people find a voice, something that drew me to journalism.
Former Guild member launches Media Spot Me Read More
Since November, the Guild and CBC worked through three grievances, including one involving freelance fine edit fees. The CBC has
Guild and CBC resolve grievances and work through new issues Read More
On International Women’s Day, CMG celebrates women’s achievements in our workplaces and in our union. We also join with all those seeking
Celebrating women’s achievements Read More
Bonjour everyone, Welcome new vice-president for CBC Vancouver, and call for nominations for treasurer and president The local executive is
Welcome new VP for Vancouver / Nominations for treasurer and president open Read More
An important thing happened in Canadian journalism on Tuesday. The head of Canada’s public broadcaster told a parliamentary committee that
Shining a light on Sun news practices Read More
The cuts announced yesterday by the Toronto Star are worrying, and we know this is a particularly tough time for
Toronto Star announces big cuts Read More
Freelance writers and photographers are reacting with anger at the contract Transcontinental Media – publishers of magazines such as Elle, Canadian Living and The Hockey News – is insisting they sign to get paid for their work.
Freelancers outraged at contract imposed by publisher of Elle, Canadian Living mags Read More
In a context where corporations are still making millions of dollars – and paying millions of dollars to their top executives – it’s beyond rich (excuse the pun) to blame the workers if the bosses aren’t getting rich enough, quickly enough.
And it is seriously disingenuous to suggest that the poor conditions suffered by millions of precariously employed Canadian workers is caused by another group of workers
Blaming unions for precarious work is silly Read More
Today, CMG filed a submission to the CRTC in support of APTN’s licence renewal. APTN plays an indispensable role in the Canadian broadcasting system. In its 14 years of existence, APTN has enriched Canada and the world through indigenous programming and coverage of issues in ways and voices we do not find anywhere else.
Building APTN to last in a changing Canada Read More
Be curious, think outside the box, read lots
CMG celebrates Black History Month 2013 – 4/4 Read More
By guest blogger, Katherine Lapointe As an aspiring young journalist, did you get the chance to sit down with a
Share your experience – be a mentor to an aspiring journalist Read More
