Getting ready for the 2021 CMG Virtual Convention
Dear CMG Convention delegate, The CMG Virtual Convention is fast approaching, and I am sending you this information so you […]
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Breathing room for hours averaging cap
Arbitrator agrees with CMG. CMG recently won an arbitration when it challenged the ambiguity around the Hours Averaging agreement and
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Member priorities for upcoming negotiations at ZoomerMedia
Please take a few moments to share your priorities for the new round of bargaining – Fill out the CMG-ZoomerMedia bargaining survey by Tuesday, May 25.
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CMG Convention 2021 – Proposed Bylaw amendments and Resolutions
Under the Canadian Media Guild’s Bylaws, proposed amendments must be received at the CMG office no later than 60 days
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CMG Convention 2021 – Proposed Bylaw amendments and resolutions
Amendments to the CBC Branch Bylaws and Resolutions have also been submitted for CBC Branch delegates to consider.
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CMG Convention 2021 – Delegate release requests
Please submit your request as early as possible or by May 21, 2021.
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Celebrating Asian Canadians helps counter virus-related hate crimes
This past year, however, has been particularly hard on Canada’s Asian population. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only put Asian people in the public eye in a negative light, but the number of anti-Asian hate crimes has increased exponentially.
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World Press Freedom Day Message from CWA Canada President Martin O’Hanlon
We mourn the media workers who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 and pay tribute to the thousands of others who continue to provide vital news and information, often risking their own health to do so.
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Proud of our CP colleagues’ achievements!
The eight National Newspaper Award nominations for The Canadian Press are representative of our shared commitment and dedication to our craft.
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Call for nominations – CMG PMNA Location Unit Executive
Completed nomination forms can be sent to CMG Elections Coordinator Glenn Seymour at gs@cmg.ca by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 11.
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CMG members at PMNA vote for a single Location Unit and ratify the new collective agreement
CMG members have voted 82% in favour of merging the Calgary and Toronto PMNA location units into a single unit.
Time off to get your vaccination shot
CMG has worked with CBC on the understanding the time will be treated as a medical appointment, and you can schedule the time with your manager for vaccination purposes.
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PMNA Merger and Ratification votes – Polls now open
The vote begins today, Wednesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. ET, and will close Friday, April, 23 at noon ET.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2020-2021 Ron Pambrun Scholarship
Application forms must be received before 5 p.m. EST on Friday, June 25, 2021.
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CMG Branch Executive Councils’ By-election Results – and – Nomination period extended for various positions
As of the close of the nomination period on Thursday, April 15, the following candidates have been elected by acclamation:
Applications Closed – $500 Education/Training Grant
Depending on the pandemic situation, the CWA Canada Executive Committee will consider whether to renew the program starting July 1 (the start of our new fiscal year) or return to reimbursing Locals for in-person education.
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Tentative agreement reached between CMG and PMNA
We will hold a membership meeting on Wednesday, April 21 at 12 p.m. (ET) to go over the agreement.
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Understanding and protecting our collective agreement – CBC-CMG training April 27-29
Please join us for a national update and a short VIRTUAL Lunch-and-Learn training session or take the After-Hours session the
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$500 Education/Training Grant – Deadline extended
The deadline has been extended, and all requests must now be submitted by May 31, 2021.
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REMINDER: Call for nominations – Various CMG Branch Executive Councils
The deadline for receipt of completed nomination forms is Thursday, April 15, at 9 p.m. E.T.
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Federal government looking for input from freelancers and gig workers
Please consider sharing your views, experience and insight as part of this process – Deadline: April 30, 2021.
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Call for nominations: Various CMG Branch Executive Councils
Deadline for receipt of completed nomination forms – Thursday, April 15, at 9 p.m. E.T.
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CBC Branch Quarters – You’re getting a raise!
This is the first quarterly newsletter for the CMG/CBC/Radio-Canada Branch members.
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Register to attend the Arnold Amber Memorial Lecture
The Arnold Amber Memorial Lecture 2021 featuring author and union organizer Jane McAlevey – Tuesday, April 6.
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