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Canadian Media Guild leaders across the country are preparing to help members deal with the new round of layoffs announced …
Severe CBC cuts will affect employees and programs Canadians care about Read More
The delegates who will attend the Canadian Media Guild’s Convention to be held from May 23-25 in Toronto will hear from a range of thoughtful, bold speakers. On this 20th anniversary of the CMG, what a great occasion to hear from these remarkable speakers who will challenge and inspire us.
A memorial to celebrate the life and career of Eddie Vaar, a cameraman who is being credited with teaching generations of journalists the ropes of the news business over a 50-year career with the CBC will be held Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m.
If you have lost your job or taken a package because of downsizing, you are eligible for $500 from the …
Reminder: $500 grant to CMG members affected by job cuts Read More
Dear members, We’re pleased to invite you to two upcoming CMG events for Freelancers. WORKSHOP – FRIDAY, MARCH 7 – …
There are some exciting changes underway at CMG that are all about supporting freelance members, including a new, hands-on workshop series called …
Freelance Fridays! and more services for CMG Freelance members Read More
CMG Freelance is proud to announce a new workshop series for Freelance Members: Freelance Fridays! This monthly series will expand …
Announcing Freelance Fridays! 2014 – Workshops for CMG Freelance members Read More
The Freelancer’s Toolbox Session 1 in Vancouver will be held Friday, November 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Vancouver Public Library, The …
Sign up for the Freelancer’s Toolbox session in Vancouver Read More
Together we succeeded in pushing back on a one-sided contract that represented a threat to the livelihood of freelancers at TC Media and, in fact, everywhere. Let’s keep it up.
CWA Canada/Canadian Media Guild invites interested and available Web Developer-Designers to submit the following for an immediate short-term project: 1. …
Seeking web developer for freelance organizing site Read More
For the first time, the Guild is holding elections for all positions at all levels – national, branch and local …
Call for nominations – all CMG elected positions at all levels Read More
We are about to get a big boost in our efforts to build our CMG Freelance Branch. After a selection …
New freelance organizer to help build the CMG Freelance Branch Read More
The Canadian Media Guild Freelance Branch cordially invites you to take part in a day-long seminar designed to help you succeed as an independent content producer. We’ve assembled a great roster of professionals to help you with some of your most common issues.
This is a reminder that minimum rates for freelance contributors at CBC have increased by 2.5% as of April 1, 2013. The new rates are available online.
Freelance writers and photographers are reacting with anger at the contract Transcontinental Media – publishers of magazines such as Elle, Canadian Living and The Hockey News – is insisting they sign to get paid for their work.
In a context where corporations are still making millions of dollars – and paying millions of dollars to their top executives – it’s beyond rich (excuse the pun) to blame the workers if the bosses aren’t getting rich enough, quickly enough.
And it is seriously disingenuous to suggest that the poor conditions suffered by millions of precariously employed Canadian workers is caused by another group of workers
Transcontinental Media, publisher of magazines such as Elle Canada and The Hockey News as well as dozens of community newspapers …
Transcontinental Media squeezing freelancers: why this matters to us all Read More
This week, CMG settled a grievance with CBC involving a member of our Freelance Branch whose work had not been …
CMG settles a complaint and gets payment for freelance journalist Read More
Being able to tell these stories critically is the reason I wanted to become a journalist. When I was growing up, I never saw any other Indigenous reporters on TV or in print (although there were many blazing trails at the time, unbeknownst to me) telling the crucial stories I saw happening around me. I got into media to get the story out there.
Guild freelancers have been busy in 2012 working to make concrete improvements for media freelancers. We’ve participated in events in …
Christopher Daniels knows about Internships.
Daniels is a Red Seal certified chef, worked as an intern in Toronto’s food industry and at 41 years of age, is still unsettled in terms of his career.
On October 19, the Centre for Labour Management Relations at Ryerson University is taking a look at the growing problem …
Toronto conference to look at freelancing, internships and improving working conditions Read More
The Canadian Writer’s Group has published an electronic feature on CBC vice president Kirsten Stewart by Jason McBride. “Can this …
Feature on CBC’s Kirsten Stewart helps launch CWG’s ebook series Read More
As a member of the Canadian Media Guild, you now have the option of enrolling in group medical and dental …
New option for health/dental benefits for CMG freelance members Read More
