Start rebuilding CBC/Radio-Canada’s foundation : CMG
Ahead of CBC CEO Hubert Lacroix’s scheduled announcement on Monday of his plans for the new CBC funding, CMG is […]
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Turning the Corner: Getting Ready for Hubert Lacroix’s speech about “reinvestment” on Monday
In anticipation of the speech by Hubert Lacroix, the CEO of CBC/Radio Canada on Monday, CMG is taking the time
CLC summer school – Sign up to increase your knowledge and leadership skills
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is looking for members who want to increase their knowledge and leadership skills to attend
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 Ron Pambrun Scholarship
The Ron Pambrun Scholarship, valued at $2,000 per year, was created in the 1980s to honour the memory of Ron
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 Ron Pambrun Scholarship
The Ron Pambrun Scholarship, valued at $2,000 per year, was created by NABET in the 1980s to honour the memory
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Loss of TVO’s Gisele’s Big Backyard a blow to original children’s programming in Ontario
TVO management announced this week that it will cease production for beloved pre-school show Gisele’s Big Backyard, a program that
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When big labour meets big politics: why the Verizon strike is important
It’s hard to underestimate the importance of what is happening south of the border when it comes to labour. 40 thousand workers at communications giant Verizon walked off the job this week – many of them members of the CWA, the union with which the CMG is affiliated.
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Please fill in the APTN bargaining questionnaire and return it by April 20
In order to help your Bargaining Committee prepare for the next round of bargaining with APTN, we have prepared the
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We’ve updated the guide to working in factual TV
The Campaign for fairness in factual TV has updated the Guide to working in Canadian factual TV for 2016. The
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Your union needs you – Nominations for CBC Branch VP position now open
The resignation of Michael D’Souza as vice-president of the CBC Branch executive council has created a vacancy to be filled.
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Lottery for two CMG members to attend INPUT 2016 in Calgary
The CMG is happy to provide a subsidy to two members to attend INPUT 2016 , a conference of public
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CMG meets with Ontario Premier Wynne to discuss strong future for TVO and TFO
CMG met with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today to discuss the vital role educational public broadcasters TVO and TFO play in a healthy media environment, and to make the case for better support.
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1.5 % across-the-board wage increase for Guild members at CBC
The Guild and CBC have agreed to an across the board wage increase of 1.5% for 2016-17. The increase will
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Posted Schedules and Vacation Leave schedules
We have had a number of inquiries about how article 63 of the CBC/CMG Collective agreement dealing with scheduling and
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Coalition condemns court ruling threatening press freedoms
The protection of sources is a foundational principle of journalism, making crucial reporting like Makuch’s coverage of ISIS possible in the first place. By forcing Makuch to hand over his notes to the RCMP, or go to jail, the court has undermined press freedom—a critical component of our democratic society.
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Making sense of the TPP – a forum at the University of Ottawa
On April 1, a blue-ribbon panel of experts from Canada, the United States and Europe will hold a forum in
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Funding for CBC/Radio-Canada in 2016 federal budget a step in the right direction: CMG
The Canadian Media Guild applauds the federal government’s decision to restore CBC/Radio-Canada funding that was severely cut by the previous
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Call for nominations – CWA Canada Diversity/ Equity Member
Nominations are now open for the position of Diversity / Equity Member of the CWA Canada Executive Committee. The Executive
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Nominate a colleague for the Guild’s Meritorious Service award
Do you know a fellow CMG member who has worked with the union to make a real difference in your
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CMG emphasizes value of local news and challenges faced by media workers before Heritage Committee
CMG appeared before the Heritage Committee today, to emphasize the challenges faced by media workers as they go through job and programming cuts, corporate downsizing, long hours, low pay and precarious work. CMG President Carmel Smyth called for increased funding for CBC/Radio Canada, better support for provincial broadcasters TVO and tfo among others, and special recognition for APTN.
CBC needs urgent funding to stop the cuts – CMG to Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly
Gatineau – March 7, 2016 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) met with Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly in Gatineau today
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Reminder: Propose your resolutions for the CMG convention by Monday, April 4
This is a reminder that for the CMG convention being held Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 in Toronto,
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John Belcarz and Dan Zeidler Memorial Scholarships
Applications are now being accepted for two CWA|SCA Canada Memorial Scholarships for those enrolled in post-secondary education or training. The
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Canadian Media Guild seeks an experienced Senior Staff Representative
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the
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