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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.
Gatineau – March 7, 2016 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) met with Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly in Gatineau today
CBC needs urgent funding to stop the cuts – CMG to Canadian Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly Read More
This is a reminder that for the CMG convention being held Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 in Toronto,
Reminder: Propose your resolutions for the CMG convention by Monday, April 4 Read More
Applications are now being accepted for two CWA|SCA Canada Memorial Scholarships for those enrolled in post-secondary education or training. The
John Belcarz and Dan Zeidler Memorial Scholarships Read More
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the
Canadian Media Guild seeks an experienced Senior Staff Representative Read More
By guest blogger Buffy Childerhose “Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you’re wrong.” These
Quoting American poets while Rome burns Read More
The media industry is in turmoil. By CMG’s rough calculation, the industry has lost more than 16,000 jobs since 2008. A recent study predicts another 15,000 jobs will be lost by 2020 in television alone. Cuts, even closures have become routine and are having a devastating impact on workers and families.
CRTC Chair Blais has the power to act. But does he have the will? Read More
The vacant positions on CBC Branch committees have now been filled as follows: National Joint Committee – Chantal Payant (Ottawa)
New CBC Branch Committee members announced Read More
This is a reminder that contact information for delegates to the CMG national convention being held Saturday, June 4 and
Reminder: Select your delegates for the CMG Convention by February 26 Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is looking for a Public Campaign Co-ordinator to assist with a digital media organizing drive underway. The
CMG seeks short-term campaign coordinator Read More
Your Bargaining Committee would like to announce that CMG members at TVO voted 97% to ratify our Collective Agreement that
CMG members at TVO ratify new Collective Agreement Read More
VICE colleagues in three countries are now forming unions and negotiating collective agreements. This week, VICE employees in the UK
Protect your creative freedom, protect your job. Join the union. Read More
Please join your Bargaining Committee at the Duke of Kent, 2315 Yonge Street on the second floor this Friday, February
CMG agreement with TVO – Ratification meeting Friday, Feb 12 at noon Read More
Your bargaining committee is pleased to announce that we have a Memorandum of Agreement with TVO. It was a long time
CMG reaches tentative agreement with TVO Read More
The CMG has joined several unions and production associations calling on the CRTC to hold a rigorous and open public
CMG requests CRTC rigorously review Shaw sale and the impact on your job Read More
As digital media and the number of journalists and other media workers employed online grow, so do the concerns about
CMG appeared at a CRTC hearing today to make the case that local news is in crisis. The union shared
More money for local news and programming, please: CMG to CRTC Read More
Members of the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) support their colleagues who launched a strike at the Chronicle-Herald this weekend after
CMG members support Halifax Chronicle-Herald strikers Read More
Signs that times are getting even tougher in the news business are everywhere. We are long past the canary-in-the-coal mine
The time for action in the news media is now Read More
This is to advise of changes to your dental plan coverage. CMG members at the CBC have been questioning the
CBC Branch : Catch up time for the CMG dental plan Read More
You are invited to attend the biennial CMG national convention to be held June 4 and 5, in Toronto. Every
CMG Convention: June 2016 – Selecting delegates and proposing resolutions Read More
CMG and our parent union CWA Canada together with the Canadian Association of Journalists offer a $1,000 prize for excellence
You can win $1,000 for excellence in labour journalism Read More
Candidates for a position on the CMG executive at Pagemasters have until Monday, January 18 to submit a nomination. If you’re
Update on CMG elections at Pagemasters Read More
Get involved on the National Joint Committee and the Consultative Committee on Staff Benefits (each seeking to fill one vacancy)
Your union needs you! Apply for CBC branch committee roles Read More
