CBC takes a step back from commitment to local news
Under pressure from federal budget cuts and in the name of a “digital first” strategy, the CBC is planning another […]
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Guild stands by advice to members about Rubin investigation
The CMG would like to reinforce the advice we gave to members earlier this week about speaking to the Rubin
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CMG proposes non-patronage appointments to the CBC Board
Today, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) filed nominations with the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
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CMG East Coast Staff Rep Gerry Whelan retires
After decades as a journalist, and then Atlantic Staff Representative for the CMG, Gerry Whelan will retire December 31, 2014.
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CMG announces Senior Staff Rep Dan Oldfield’s retirement
After nearly 25 years as Senior Staff Representative of the Canadian Media Guild, Dan Oldfield is retiring, effective December 31.
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A word of caution about the Rubin investigation
Members have contacted us seeking advice about the Rubin investigation. We understand that Janice Rubin is about to begin a
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Remembering the women of École Polytechnique
By guest blogger Terri Monture I remember the evening of December 6, 1989 with the cold clarity of skidding my
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Champions of free expression honoured at CJFE Gala
The annual Gala of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) in honour of courageous reporting drew attention once more
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Rooting out sexual harassment a priority for the union
As a woman, I am troubled by the sexual harassment and abuse women face in society in general and especially
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Filing a Grievance and other complicating Factors
With a very public airing of a dismissal, many of you have questions about what your union can and should
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Min Sook Lee Labour Arts Awards – Rewarding the unrewarded
By Mehreen Shahid Many workers whose efforts and contributions keep our community functioning smoothly often go unnoticed.
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Change of dates for Pre-retirement course in Winnipeg for CMG members
The Pre-Retirement Course that was originally scheduled for December is now being offered to CMG members from Winnipeg and surrounding
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CMG statement
We are learning from media reports Jian Ghomeshi has dropped his lawsuit against the CBC and the agreement is in
CWA Joe Beirne Scholarships – Applications open
Applications are now being accepted through April 30, 2015, for the CWA Joe Beirne Foundation’s annual scholarship offerings for the
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Welcome to the United Clicks of America
By Dan Speerin “Please Like. Please Subscribe. Please Share. Please Donate. Just… Please”! I am an internet creator and this
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Retirement – Don’t despair. Prepare.
By David Hawkins David Hawkins was a participant at a Weekend Pre-retirement Course in Toronto on Saturday, November 15, 2014. We’re
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New CMG Freelancer Directory
CMG Freelance invites all freelance members, and members who are temporary employees at any branch, to put their work profile
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Blow by Blow: behind the scenes at the CBC meeting in Montreal
Yesterday morning, CBC president Hubert Lacroix, Radio-Canada VP Louis Lalande, Chairman of the Board Rémi Racine and CBC Exec VP Heather Conway took questions from staff in studio 47 here at La Maison in Montreal.
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Join your TVO colleagues Dec. 15 for a CMG meeting, Holiday party
You are invited to a CMG meeting and Holiday party Monday, December 15. It’s a chance to connect and celebrate
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Thousands rally in Quebec to support CBC/Radio-Canada
It was an incredible afternoon Sunday as thousands of Radio-Canada/CBC supporters marched through the streets of Montreal and other cities
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Bargaining at The Canadian Press: first meeting
Bargaining at The Canadian Press: first meeting On November 12 we met with the employer to start negotiations for a
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Another sad day of cuts at CBC
By 4 o’clock today another 400 jobs will be lost at CBC. Yet more victims of another round of debilitating
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Let’s stop pretending all is OK. It’s not.
What we do see is an increasingly empty Broadcasting Centre. We see empty offices. We see one empty studio, another one used by a former network competitor (Rogers) and a few more slated to be shuttered by next year. We see whole areas of expertise parcelled out (documentary production, weather, hockey). We see a single permanent reporter in a city the size of Fredericton
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CBC: Real Cuts – Real Consequences
With almost 400 more job losses being implemented this month, the total number of job cuts for this year alone
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