Apply for a union scholarship
The awards honour the work of two union activists John Belcarz and Dan Zeidler.
Deadline: March 11, 2022
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CMG-Pagemasters collective agreement and other helpful links
Print copies of CMG-PMNA collective agreement will also be mailed to members. See additional links.
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Bargaining begins at APTN
This month, we begin bargaining our next collective agreement at APTN. Your CMG bargaining team: Charmaine Straker, Dennis Rondeau and Tom Fennario, as well as CMG staff rep, Joël Tétreault
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CMG–VICE collective agreement and other helpful links for members
Links to CMG-VICE collective agreement, Member’s guide, grievance process and Fact sheet form, and more.
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Freedom to report
By Kim Trynacity, CBC/Radio-Canada Branch President for the Canadian Media Guild How about the “Freedom” to do your job without
New CMG-ZoomerMedia collective agreement now available!
We are happy to share the new collective agreement, now available online.
Print copies will also be mailed to members.
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Put your name forward to serve on CMG-CBC national committees
We have vacancies on two of our national joint committees. Our committee work is currently done by Zoom, but we
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Help make our workplace healthy and welcoming for everyone
CMG is offering an online workshop on improving workplace behaviour, and new strategies colleagues can use to stop bullying and
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February and Lack of diversity in newsrooms
FELESHIA CHANDLER | For CWA Canada With Black History Month upon us, there’s no doubt that many organizations, schools and
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Night Differential Town Hall for CMG members at CBC
CMG members at CBC/Radio-Canada are invited to a virtual town hall to discuss the Night Differential Premium which was settled
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CWA Canada – Social Media Guidelines
Due to the increased concerns around the use of social media and its potential impacts on employment relationships, CWA Canada has put out the following guide for its members.
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CBC Freelance 2022 Q1 Education Sessions
Thursday, March 3rd: Tax Time for Freelancers – Thursday, March 17th: Understanding Freelance Contracts
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Collective Action Works: Inside the Movement to Organize Media and Culture
Labour journalist and author Sarah Jaffe hosts a virtual forum on organizing in the media and cultural sectors.
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A tough year, but we gave our best!
Our contributions as media workers in these unusual times cannot be overstated. There is much to be proud of.
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CMG-CBC Committee reports – December 2021
Thank you to the numerous volunteers in CMG membership for their commitment and the countless hours they clock serving on committees, hearing your concerns, and meeting with management.
Here is a rundown of ongoing committee work, what we’ve achieved, and some of the challenges ahead.
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CBC – Branch Quarters – Winter holiday-season edition
We’ve been hunkered down for the last two years, waiting for the coast to clear, and sun to reappear. 2021 has been a series of environmental disasters, and a few hopeful turns. As we approach the new year however, we are left with the same lingering questions we had a year ago…
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Bargaining at Thomson Reuters – Employer Proposal
We thank you for providing us with a clear mandate, to reject the Employer’s last proposal and return to the bargaining table to continue negotiating on your behalf.
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Hillman Prize for journalism: Submit your work by January 15
Submissions for the prestigious Canadian Hillman Prize are open until January 15, 2022. The Hillman Awards are given to “honour
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CBC’s CAPE program could be blueprint for accessible, inclusive workplaces
It seems fitting that I reflect on CAPE and equity and inclusion on the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held every December 3.
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Bargaining at Thomson Reuters: Membership meeting
Bargaining update meeting: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:45 p.m. EST.
Please make every effort to attend, and encourage your colleagues to do the same.
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Media groups demand immediate release of 2 journalists, minister rein in RCMP
As we write this letter, two Canadian journalists are being held by police under your jurisdiction for doing their jobs.
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Bargaining at APTN – Volunteers needed -and- Membership meeting Dec. 1
Everyone please save Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 7:30 p.m. CST for our next meeting. And we need three volunteers needed to serve on the bargaining committee.
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CMG at the Canadian Press welcomes a new executive member
Toronto member David Friend has been acclaimed as the new Secretary-Treasurer on the union’s executive council at The Canadian Press.
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Bargaining survey extended to Dec. 3 – What’s important to you at APTN?
To help prepare our union for the renewal of our collective agreement with APTN, we have developed a survey to
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