Fighting for CBC at the People’s Social Forum
Ottawa CMG/CBC location unit president Chantal Payant was part of a team speaking up for increased funding for the CBC […]
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Restructuring in Revenue Group: questions remain
It’s been two weeks since the CBC announced the restructuring of its sales jobs. Unfortunately some important questions remain unanswered
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Job posting: Staff Representative
The Canadian Media Guild has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the union
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CMG congratulates members at MBS
We all know that underdogs can win, but it’s nice to see it happen right before our eyes. This is
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CBC announces restructuring in sales and cuts in shared services
Yesterday, the CBC announced it has decided to eliminate four job classifications in sales: two CMG (Account Manager and National
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Nicholas Schwabe is this year’s winner of the Ron Pambrun Scholarship
Congratulations to Nicholas Schwabe of Sudbury, who has been selected as the winner of the Ron Pambrun Scholarship Award for
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Save the date – Labour Day and Free access to the CNE with family and friends – September 1
If you are in Toronto, save the date and plan to join your CMG colleagues at the Labour Day Parade.
CMG pushes for improved funding and independence for CBC – 5 proposals CMG is urging each national political party to adopt
Throughout the summer, CMG continues to work with all political parties to improve funding and independence for CBC/Radio-Canada. We have
CBC Host at Thunder Bay speaks up about cuts at CBC
CBC Thunder Bay Radio host Heather McLeod explains how the CBC cuts will affect local programs and listeners. Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMMXD8esXWA&feature=youtube_gdata
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Articles related to CBC cuts and the campaign to make CBC strong
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Lies and other stories: journalism and the right to know
By Guest blogger Karen Wirsig Everybody lies. Let’s call that Curt Petrovich’s motto. The CBC radio reporter gave a presentation
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Nine former CBC Board members call on current board to protect CBC – full letter
Following recent “substantial production cuts” announced by CBC, nine former CBC Board members are speaking out publicly and calling on the current board to protect
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Addressing workload issues at CBC
Dear CMG members at CBC, Our workplace is undergoing a tumultuous transition at this time what with the public broadcaster’s
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Factual TV survey one year later: what are you earning?
Tell us what you are earning in your latest factual TV work so that we can update the pay ranges
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CMG urges the CRTC to strengthen Canada’s media ecosystem on our public airwaves
The Canadian Media Guild has filed a submission to the CRTC as part of the regulator’s consultation about the future
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Train-the-trainer course offered in Toronto, Halifax and Vancouver
Applications for CMG “Train the Trainer” course now open – until August 8
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July 15 confirmed for payroll adjustments and lump-sum payment at Shaw
Your union has confirmed with Shaw management that your retroactive pay, lump-sum payment, and new pay rate will be in
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10 Reasons Canadian factual TV workers should care about their Colleagues in New York City
By guest blogger Denise O’Connell As factual television programs begin to overtake broadcast schedules everywhere, the working conditions for those
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Free online training for CMG members and their families
This is a reminder that CMG is offering members the opportunity to refresh their skills or learn new ones through
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Leadership for tough times
Last week I experienced a seminal moment. As a relatively new (4 years) President, I often wondered how I’d find
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Major blow as CBC announces plans to shrink, cut staff by 20%
CBC has announced that it plans to cut 1,000 to 1,500 jobs over the next five years and shift its priorities
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CMG condemns scorched-earth plan for CBC
Toronto, Thursday, June 26, 2014 – The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is available to comment on new cuts to CBC
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Investing more for television production, not less!
One of the important ways we share stories about who we are as Canadians and earn the international respect we
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CMG concerned about direction taken by CBC senior management and Board
Like you, we are waiting to hear another announcement from CBC management, an announcement that includes the possibility of more
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