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On Tuesday, the CRTC renewed the CBC’s broadcast licences for 5 years with a series of conditions and commitments to […]
CRTC recognizes importance of CBC programming, offers little financial help Read More
More than 200 members of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour joined the Saint John 7, the MBS radio
NB Federation of Labour members rally in support the Saint John 7 Read More
The government already has powerful influence and the new powers would take this influence to a troubling new level. It is of paramount importance in a democracy that there be no state interference with journalism — it’s what separates us from totalitarian regimes.
The government has no place in the newsrooms of the country: Journalism advocates Read More
The relationship over many decades between the CBC/Radio-Canada and successive federal governments is based on an understanding of how a public broadcaster operates: the government provides most of the funding but the politicians are historically, culturally and legally restricted in how much control they have over what the broadcaster does.
Bill C-60 threatens the independence of CBC/Radio-Canada Read More
Guild leaders will join others in Ottawa on Monday to push back against government moves on two fronts to undermine
The government is trying to undermine CBC’s journalistic independence Read More
Guild members at Thomson Reuters have voted 97% in favour of their new collective agreement. The agreement was reached on
Guild members approve new agreement with Thomson Reuters Read More
Peter Penashue says “CBC defined me very negatively” after loss in Labrador by-election.
Defeated Conservative candidate blames CBC for loss Read More
Due to recent events, your Guild executive at APTN has decided to re-constitute itself on an interim basis until the
Guild at APTN – We’re looking for executive council members Read More
We have a vacant position on the executive council of the Guild at Shaw Media. We are seeking candidates for
Guild at Shaw Media – We’re looking for an executive council member Read More
With the departure of Sylvain Larocque, the position of vice-president on the CP Branch Executive Council is now vacant. We
Call for nominations – CP Branch vice-president position Read More
The position of vice-president on the CBC Branch Executive Council is currently vacant. We are seeking candidates for the position.
Call for nominations – CBC Branch vice-president position Read More
The ratification vote for the tentative agreement reached on May 7 will be held Thursday, May 23 in the Toronto
We’ve heard some bad stories from individual workers in factual TV about long hours, unpaid work, lack of benefits or
What’s it really like to work in Canadian reality TV? Read More
By Steph Guthrie We hear a lot about the importance of continuous or lifelong learning these days, and for good
Who pays for lifelong learning? Read More
This attempt by a government to control the biggest news organization in Canada has raised serious concerns, and there are now several campaigns underway to oppose this new Conservative attack on workers’ rights and the CBC.
Campaigns to oppose Bill C-60 spring up across the country Read More
The shortage is the direct result of employers lacking incentive to create an attractive workplace for Canadian workers. Instead, employers are seeking out foreign labour because migrant workers are often willing to take precarious jobs for relatively low pay.
Milagros for migrants installation at Mayworks Festival honours migrant workers Read More
In a survey conducted by Canada Life Group, a third of workers said they’d go into work if they had the flu, and 93% would still go to work if they had a cold.
Bringing our germs to the office Read More
Congratulations to David Baker who was acclaimed at the May 1 general membership meeting as Interim President of the Guild
David Baker is the Interim Guild President at Shaw Read More
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the union and media worlds. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Staff Representative (bilingual) for our Western regional office.
CMG is looking for a Staff Representative, West (bilingual) Read More
The Conservative government has introduced C-60, a bill that would allow a government appointee (from Treasury Board) to sit in when
CMG fights Conservative bill that gives government a direct say in CBC journalism Read More
We’re happy to announce that the Guild bargaining committee has reached a tentative two-year collective agreement effective April 1 with Thomson Reuters. Highilights include a 2% wage increase back-dated to April 1, 2013 and a second 2% increase effective April 1, 2014
Guild reaches tentative agreement with Thomson Reuters Read More
New powers in the federal omnibus budget bill tabled last week would allow the government to participate in discussions about
Conservative bill gives government a direct say in CBC journalism Read More
Employers and clients often lack understanding of the work involved in social media, which usually results in either inadequate compensation, or an expectation to “squeeze in” social media amid an already full job.
What are your tweets and posts worth? Read More
Congratulations to 2013 CMG lottery winners, and thank-you to all members who threw their name in for the lottery. CMG member and
Congratulations to 2013 CMG lottery winners Read More
