Are we ready for the era of media monopoly?
Are we ready for the era of media monopoly? By Jesse Hirsh The word monopoly has historically been associated with […]
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Conservative-dominated Senate Committee recommends a weaker CBC/Radio-Canada despite the overwhelming majority of the testimony it heard
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is saddened but not surprised to learn that a Conservative-dominated Senate committee has proposed a
JournalismIs campaign: 5 questions with spokesperson Mary Agnes Welch
5 Questions on journalism with Mary Agnes Welch Q1: Why this campaign now? Because this is a crucial time. Journalism
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If we believe in a country called Canada, we need to believe in a public space and media for Canada : Peter Miller
In the past year, the most paralyzing and unnecessary cuts ever imposed on the CBC/Radio-Canada have moved a growing number
Premium reductions coming for LTD and Optional Life Insurance Plans
[Updated on August 10, 2015 – see underlined text below.] The Consultative Committee on Staff Benefits (CCSB) has voted to
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Guild members accept new contract with Pagemasters
Guild members have voted 80% to accept the agreement reached last week with Pagemasters management. Thanks to everyone who voted.
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Bargaining resumes at TVO
After the membership resoundingly rejected TVO’s proposal to extend the collective agreement to the end of this year – with
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Good discussions this week at Pagemasters bargaining
While there is no firm progress to report, we had good discussions about the issues you’ve raised as priorities, including salary progression, part-time employment, and working hours. We appreciate all the support and suggestions you have given us and your continued resolve to get a fair deal.
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CBC Board to meet June 22-23 — Ask them to defend CBC
Remember what this government has done – $115 million in annual public funding has been cut from the CBC budget, even after promises during the last election to maintain or increase support to the national public broadcaster.
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Journalism Is more important than ever – 5 questions with reporter Mary Agnes Welch
Representatives from many of Canada’s news organizations and media unions, have launched a series of national ads – the goal is to promote an understanding and appreciation for quality journalism at a time when the industry is undergoing significant upheaval led by changing technology.
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Back to the table with PMNA management tomorrow
Your CMG bargaining committee will be back meeting with PMNA management tomorrow after a month’s hiatus. We will be going
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CBC Radio One team wins journalism excellence award for reporting on labour issues
CBC News’ Dave Seglins, Gord Westmacott, John Nicol, Heather Evans, Carla Turner, and Jeremy MacDonald won the journalism excellence award for the must-see Rail fatigue in Canada – A silent peril which aired on CBC’s The Current.
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Corporate survey: Tell CBC management and Board to speak up for CBC
It is important that CBC senior management and the Board of Directors know what you think and feel during these very difficult times at the public broadcaster. We encourage you to take the time to ask the Board of Directors and the CEO to speak up for the CBC, loudly and publicly.
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Excessively harsh judgement
Evan Solomon has been one of CBC’s hardest working journalists for over 20 years. He is recognized nationally and internationally
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Why Canada needs CBC/Radio-Canada now more than ever: Tony Burman
After a distinguished career reporting, running CBC’s news division, and Al Jazeera English, then as visiting scholar at Ryerson University’s
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Young media workers make headlines with game-changing union vote
In the past, some journalists and media workers have struggled with the idea of being in a union, fearing that
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Ensure the current Broadcasting Act is implemented in the public interest: CMG
At a recent conference organized by the Forum for Research and Policy Communications (FRPC) and the University of Ottawa’s Centre
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Organizer for CMG’s Fairness in Factual TV Campaign
The Canadian Media Guild has an exciting part-time opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the
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CBC/Radio-Canada and APTN both deserve the continued support of Canadians
CBC is the only television network in the North, broadcasting local news information and cultural programming, and sharing stories from other Canadians. APTN has been recognized as a world leader in Aboriginal broadcasting.
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How federal parties plan to restore funding and independence for CBC
Like numerous Canadians and many organizations, CMG has asked the national political parties running in the upcoming federal election to
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Factual TV workers speak out on need for change: watch video
Today the Canadian Media Guild launches a new public service announcement about why we need better and safer working conditions
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Women’s and Ontario region summer school for CMG members – Apply by June 5
The Canadian Media Guild is working to build capacity within our union to represent our members better – in particular
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Update – Western Staff Rep hired
We have hired a new permanent Staff Rep for the Western region. *Patty Ducharme has been an activist, elected official
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CMG Presidents call on CBC Senior Management and Board of Directors to fight for CBC/Radio-Canada
CMG Presidents endorse campaign and call on Senior Management and Board of Directors to fight along with CMG for CBC/Radio-Canada