Register to attend the 2022 Arnold Amber Memorial Lecture
Arnold Amber Memorial Lecture 2022 (virtual) featuring Steven Greenhouse – Thursday, April 14, 2022 @ 4 p.m. ET
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CMG National and Branch By-election Results – and – Extension
As of the close of the nomination period, the following candidates have been elected by acclamation: National Trustee: JEREMY ALLINGHAM and TFO Branch- Présidence MARINE SIBILEAU Secrétariat RUDY CHABANNES
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CMG welcomes new legislation to level the playing field in Canada’s news landscape
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) says the current system where Facebook, Google and other platforms use, but do not pay for, journalism work, has been highly destructive for the news media industry.
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Union scholarship – Deadline extended to March 24
Applications are being accepted until March 24 for two CWA Canada scholarships for post-secondary education or training. All Canadian Media
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Reminder: CBC Freelance Education Sessions
Thursday, March 3: Tax Time for Freelancers /
Thursday, March 17: Understanding Freelance Contracts
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Apply for a union scholarship
The awards honour the work of two union activists John Belcarz and Dan Zeidler.
Deadline: March 11, 2022
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Freedom to report
By Kim Trynacity, CBC/Radio-Canada Branch President for the Canadian Media Guild How about the “Freedom” to do your job without
Help make our workplace healthy and welcoming for everyone
CMG is offering an online workshop on improving workplace behaviour, and new strategies colleagues can use to stop bullying and
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February and Lack of diversity in newsrooms
FELESHIA CHANDLER | For CWA Canada With Black History Month upon us, there’s no doubt that many organizations, schools and
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Night Differential Town Hall for CMG members at CBC
CMG members at CBC/Radio-Canada are invited to a virtual town hall to discuss the Night Differential Premium which was settled
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CWA Canada – Social Media Guidelines
Due to the increased concerns around the use of social media and its potential impacts on employment relationships, CWA Canada has put out the following guide for its members.
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Collective Action Works: Inside the Movement to Organize Media and Culture
Labour journalist and author Sarah Jaffe hosts a virtual forum on organizing in the media and cultural sectors.
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A tough year, but we gave our best!
Our contributions as media workers in these unusual times cannot be overstated. There is much to be proud of.
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Hillman Prize for journalism: Submit your work by January 15
Submissions for the prestigious Canadian Hillman Prize are open until January 15, 2022. The Hillman Awards are given to “honour
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CBC’s CAPE program could be blueprint for accessible, inclusive workplaces
It seems fitting that I reflect on CAPE and equity and inclusion on the eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held every December 3.
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Media groups demand immediate release of 2 journalists, minister rein in RCMP
As we write this letter, two Canadian journalists are being held by police under your jurisdiction for doing their jobs.
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Media unions donate $10,000 to help healing of Indian residential school survivors
CWA Canada and its largest Local, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG), have made a $10,000 donation to the Indian Residential
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‘Taking Care’ survey urgently seeks input from media workers on trauma, mental health
The objective of the survey is to get a better understanding of the state of the industry, the challenges, supports, and gaps that exist in support of mental health and well-being on the job.
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CMG elections: Guidelines for candidates
These guidelines were adopted by the elections committee in April 2021 to ensure common ground rules for CMG elections. In
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CMG National and Branch By-election Results – and – Nomination period extended for various positions
CBC Branch Executive Council
-Director of Precarious Workers: EVA UGUEN-CSENGE
-Director, Prairies: RON BOILEAU
Statement by CWA Canada President Martin O’Hanlon on Harassment of Journalists
Journalism is a pillar of democracy. If journalists feel threatened doing their jobs, important stories may go untold, and democracy
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Online Harassment of Journalists
It is heartbreaking to see in this age and age the ugly, often violent, racist remarks aimed at many female media workers and journalists of colour.
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Truth and Reconciliation Day won’t be easy for anyone
By Melissa Ridgen – This first Truth and Reconciliation Day is bound to be difficult for everyone.
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Call for nominations: National and Branch Offices
The deadline for receipt of completed nomination forms is Wednesday, October 13, at 5 p.m. E.T. The dates for any necessary elections will be set following the close of nominations.
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