President’s Reflection of the Year and Holiday Message
As the end of 2024 approaches, like many others, I reflect on the challenges and the joys of the last […]
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A note from CP branch national president David Friend
If you read just one of our newsletters, this should be it for 2024. We are headed into a crucial
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Put your name forward to be part of the CMG-TVO bargaining team
It is time to prepare for one of the most important things we do together as union members – renegotiate
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T-Shirt Sizing for Upcoming CP Negotiations
Hello CP members, With bargaining for the new collective agreement around the corner, your executive team has been working on
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CMG Call for Volunteers for NEC Consultative Committee on the Needs of Trans, Non-Binary and Gender-nonconforming CMG members
The CMG is looking for 3 members to prepare an action plan to address the need of trans, non-binary, and
Get into the Ex for free when you march in Labour Day Parade with CMG Monday, Sept. 2
Mark your calendars! Bring your family and friends, and join your CMG colleagues on Monday, September 2 at the Labour Day
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Claude St-Denis elected new NEC Director, Francophone Issues
At the close of nominations, Claude St-Denis has been elected by acclamation as the Canadian Media Guild’s new Director, Francophone Issues. Claude
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Apply for a CBC/Radio-Canada Branch National Union Committee
Are you interested in having an active role in how the union handles issues at work? Consider getting more involved
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Call for nominations – CMG-CBC Toronto Director of Human Rights, Equity & Diversity
The CMG CBC Toronto Location Unit Executive Committee (LEC) has a new vacancy for the position of Director of Human
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Negotiations Town Hall Tonight
The final scheduled week of negotiations towards a new collective agreement begin next Tuesday, February 20. We have concluded most
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CBC/Radio-Canada Bargaining Update
The bargaining team pushed through very long days this week, in an effort to find agreements on a variety of
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Get into the Ex for free with CMG Monday, Sept. 4 at the Labour Day Parade
Mark your calendars! Bring your family and friends, and join your CMG colleagues on Monday, September 4 at the Labour
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Register to be part of our union’s Organizing Summit in Toronto May 19-21
CWA Canada and The NewsGuild are hosting an organizing summit in Toronto May 19-21 – Register to attend!
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A New Year’s Message from CWA Canada President Martin O’Hanlon
2019: The Fight For Press Freedom Dear fellow CWA Canada members, I hope you had a relaxing holiday season, and
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Class Action Lawsuit a Big Step Toward Fairness in Factual and Reality TV
Claim says hundreds of people were hired improperly, denied pay and labour standards The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) and CWA
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Ontario’s new labour law: A great step but screen industry needs more
After years of work by labour and community groups, the Ontario government has passed Bill 148, the landmark legislation that
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CMG launches petition on behalf of factual and reality TV workers
The Canadian Media Guild is urging Ontario Labour Minister Kevin Flynn to conduct a review of the province’s Film and
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Where are all the Canadian reality TV shows going?
Bit by bit, reality and factual TV shows are disappearing for the upcoming season. It appears to be happening quietly
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Ontario reforms its labour laws, but keeps many of us on hold
This week the Wynne government announced proposed changes to Ontario’s employment and labour laws that would see the minimum wage
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Reality/Factual TV workers urged to fill out survey
The team leading our union’s campaign to give a collective voice to reality and factual TV workers is beginning to
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A step toward ending labour law limbo for factual & reality TV workers?
The signals are good. Early reports indicate that the Ontario government’s Changing Workplaces Review will not be a waste of
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MEDIA MIXER – Freelancer or employee?
MEDIA MIXER – Toronto, April 25 – Freelancer or employee? Myths, facts, and tips for navigating the media industry
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A former factual TV director speaks out about why CMG is calling for change to Ontario’s labour laws
Two special advisers to Ontario’s Minister of Labour are about to release their recommendations on how to address the growing
CMG puts spotlight on the need to reform labour laws for factual and reality TV workers
The Special Advisors involved in the Ontario government’s major review of labour law will be released ‘in the first half of 2017’. We are hoping the final ‘Changing Workplace Review’ document reflects some of the recommendations CMG put forward on behalf of reality and factual TV workers. The CMG is calling for changes in 3 main areas.
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