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APTN has become one of the most important spaces in this country for conversations, debates, and imagining Indigenous life while creating a different Canada than the one we have inherited.
Canada’s ‘other’ national broadcaster deserves our praise Read More
Our collective agreement with ZoomerMedia is up for renewal at the end of this month, and it’s time for us
Call for volunteers – Serve your ZoomerMedia colleagues on our union’s bargaining team Read More
During the COVID-19 pandemic, unions have proven to be crucial in keeping workplaces safe and fair. It’s more challenging for
CMG survey on CP/PMNA member needs during the pandemic Read More
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is seeking a bilingual Union Representative (Staff Representative) who will be based in Toronto and
Bilingual Union Staff Representative, Canadian Media Guild (1-year contract) Read More
It is the professional and legal obligation of all journalists to attempt to contact the subject of a story, even if that requires repeated efforts.
Dear members, As stipulated in the agreement which led to the ratification of the CMG-CBC/Radio-Canada 2019-2024 collective agreement, our union
Update: Maintenance and IT compensation review Read More
Nathalie Bastien is a CMG member working at Radio-Canada, and the Francophone Affairs Director on
The impact of the pandemic on media work Read More
On July 7, 2020, the CMG members of the Joint Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion delivered the following letter
CBC union members demand action on systemic racism Read More
Canada’s only all-media union is as baffled as hockey fans at the decision to hire American media workers to work
Union disappointed by hockey decision Read More
Jonathan Spence has been elected as the Canadian Media Guild’s new National Secretary-Treasurer in the by-election held July 7-8. With
Jonathan Spence elected new CMG National Secretary-Treasurer Read More
Polls are now open for you to vote in the CMG Secretary-Treasurer by-election. Click here to see the candidates and their
Polls now open – You can vote now for the new CMG National Secretary-Treasurer Read More
Workers at the Postmedia printing plant in Toronto are now officially unionized after voting to join the Canadian Media Guild
Postmedia Printing Plant Staff Officially Unionized! Read More
Our union has been plunged into the middle of the fallout over the violent killing of George Floyd and several
I made a mistake, but our union is working towards lasting change Read More
The findings: CMG asked members to tell all in a survey probing answers to questions about their health and safety
Before the summer sets in, here is an update on some important matters. 1. Facebook We have heard
Update for CMG members at CP Read More
By Adrian Harewood
“But what we know from history is that “transforming the discourse” while significant is not sufficient. We want CBC/Radio Canada and other mainstream media to look and feel and sound and be different in material ways in the weeks and months to come. We don’t want to “overcome some day”, we want to overcome now. We cannot afford to wait.”
Fighting for our vision, together Read More
In recent weeks, CBC’s senior management team has made a number of promises to address systemic racism within the corporation.
Temporary work and systemic racism Read More
Two media union leaders received assurances from Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault that he will do what he can to help
Heritage minister tells media union leaders he’s committed to helping news industry Read More
CMG is encouraged by a positive meeting with Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault where CMG CBC/Radio-Canada Branch president Kim Trynacity, asked
CMG calls for funding to convert temporary employees at CBC to full-time Read More
The candidate profiles for the role of Secretary-Treasurer, a position on the CMG National Executive Committee (NEC), are now available.
Candidate profiles for National Secretary-Treasurer position now available Read More
CMG is pleased to announce the hiring of an Executive Director: Enrico DiFruscio (enrico@cmg.ca). He can be reached at 902-329-5008.
CMG staffing – Summer updates Read More
“I’m partial to in-depth ‘follow the money’ investigative pieces. The rise and fall of Tribal Councils Investment Group might be a favorite story that I’ve worked on. Private jets, pricy Vegas getaways-type scandal that only APTN covered extensively.” – Melissa Ridgen
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Mary Powder and Melissa Ridgen Read More
“It’s important that there be more Indigenous media workers but also more Black or Filipino or Sikh journalists, and managers as well. Otherwise, stories are not going to be as full and rich as they should be.” – Brittany Hobson
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Brittany Hobson and Jason Shymanski Read More
“I want to advocate for showcasing more young people’s talent. We have so many people who are big into sports and other fields, and I love the idea of showing what our youth are doing, and what their journeys to get there have been like.” – Charmaine Straker
Proud Indigenous media workers, CMG members – Sarah Leonardis and Charmaine Straker Read More
