CMG at VICE – Bargaining update
Our bargaining committee met with management last week and held two days of negotiations. We continue to make progress and […]
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CMG Branch Committees at CBC/Radio-Canada – Second call for volunteers
We still have some vacancies remaining on CBC Branch committees. Please consider contributing your energy and talents as a volunteer
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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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Day of action – Contact your MP Today, Tuesday, FEB 7 to stop Bill C-27 and save our pensions!
The changes proposed under Bill C-27, An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act, would make retirement benefits unpredictable for current employees and retirees, not to mention future generations of CBC workers.
CMG gives Corus notice to bargain – Next step: Setting negotiating priorities
CMG received the union certificate from the Labour Board on Wednesday, February 1, and immediately gave notice to bargain to Corus. We are now working to schedule dates to meet with the company, so that we can start negotiating a collective agreement that improves working conditions and works well for Corus, too.
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Call your MP on Tuesday FEB 7 to stop Bill C-27 and save our pensions!
The proposed bill C-27 – An Act to amend the Pension Benefits Standards Act – is designed to immediately affect pensions at federally regulated private-sector companies and at Crown corporations, and will fundamentally change the pension landscape across Canada.
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Setting the record straight at Corus
Now that you are represented by CMG, Corus cannot unilaterally decide new terms and working conditions. Any changes in terms and conditions need to be negotiated and approved by the union. You have no obligation to personally sign anything that is asking you to revoke your rights to existing benefits, or to change your working conditions in any way.
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Employees at Corus vote to join the Canadian Media Guild
CMG congratulates members of the new bargaining unit for their hard work and courage in organizing to collectively improve their working conditions and to have a greater say in their workplace.
Employees at Corus vote to join the Canadian Media Guild Read More
CMG news round-up from the National President
I am honoured to be serving as CMG’s new national president. Members have endorsed a shared commitment: we want to build a more open and collaborative, member-driven union.
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Collective negotiations for fairness in pay and working conditions – Vote!
When employees come together as a union, our collective voice provides a counterbalance to the power of employers to undervalue their skilled workforce. Most media workers have decided they need a union. The fact is, everyone stands to benefit from a unionized workplace, including Corus.
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Canadian Media Guild mourns Keith Maskell, long-time CMG Staff member
The Canadian Media Guild is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our brother, friend and colleague Keith Maskell.
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I am a CMG member at Corus and we need your support!
I am a CMG member at Corus and we need your support! I am a Canadian Media Guild member at
I am a CMG member at Corus and we need your support! Read More
SAVE THE DATE – February 7 a day of action to stop Bill C-27 and save our pensions!
Dear CMG members at CBC, The federal government is proposing new legislation – Bill C-27, An Act to amend
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The Canadian Media Guild seeks short-term union organizer
The Canadian Media Guild is looking for an organizer for a media organizing drive that is underway. The successful candidate
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Thank you and à la prochaine
As I leave the president’s desk after six years, I take with me lasting friendships and fond memories. It has
Thank you and à la prochaine Read More
Tell PM Trudeau and his government to stop undermining our pensions
The federal Liberal government is putting forward legislation that’s designed to weaken defined benefit pensions in Canada, replacing them with
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CMG Elections 2016 – The final results are in!
The CMG elections 2016 have ended, and here are the results of the votes held December 1-5: National Executive Committee
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Tell the Federal Government to leave our pensions alone!
CMG’s parent union has called for the withdrawal of Bill C-27, a bill that undermines Defined Benefit pension plans. Read the
Tell the Federal Government to leave our pensions alone! Read More
Last day to vote in CMG elections 2016 – Our online poll is open until 7 p.m. ET today Monday, Dec. 5
Our online polling booth is open until 7 p.m. ET today, Monday, December 5 for you to vote in CMG
CJFE honours courageous reporting at home and abroad
Hundreds gathered Thursday night for the 19th CJFE annual Gala in support of Free Expression. At one poignant point in
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Polls now open – You can vote now in CMG elections 2016 (Dec. 1- 5)
Polls are now open for you to vote in the CMG elections 2016. Click here to cast your ballot: https://cmg.simplyvoting.com/
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Watch the CMG Presidential Election Debate — Anytime!
Watch the CMG Presidential Election Debate — Anytime! Tuesday evening’s presidential election debate between Kamala Rao and Carmel Smyth is
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VICE management appears intent on stalling the bargaining process: CMG
We met with the Company Friday and we have to tell you – we are very disappointed with their lack
VICE management appears intent on stalling the bargaining process: CMG Read More
CMG Elections 2016 – Polls open tomorrow, Thu, Dec. 1: Make sure you have your CMG number handy!
Canadian Media Guild members across the country can participate in our online vote. The virtual ballot box opens at 9