The union is calling for well-considered action
I know from the emails we have been receiving, many of you have strong opinions regarding outside paid work. It’s […]
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Blanket ban on paid engagements by on-air employees a failure to manage
Today CBC/Radio-Canada management issued a communiqué declaring a blanket prohibition on paid outside engagements by “on-air journalistic employees”. CMG has
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Defining sexual harassment
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is committed to working with members and employers to end sexual harassment in the workplace.
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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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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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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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CMG deeply disappointed by CBC Management blame game
Carmel Smyth, National President for the Canadian Media Guild says she is deeply disappointed that CBC vice president, Heather Conway,
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Confidential counselling is available for all CBC/Radio-Canada CMG Members
As recent reports and revelations have come forward regarding inappropriate workplace behaviour at the CBC, we feel it is important
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CBC’s Independent Investigation
The CBC has announced that it has hired lawyer Janice Rubin of labour law firm Rubin Thomlinson to investigate the
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Our commitment and CMG’s grievance process
We’ve been saddened and disturbed by recent reports and revelations. I want to offer my deepest sympathy to everyone, directly and indirectly affected by the issues in the news this past week. Workplaces are communities, and our community has been shaken.
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Handling member-to-member conflict by CMG
Many members have been asking questions about the union organization’s role in the case of the recent public dismissal of
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CMG members’ rights at CBC
In recent days we have received a number of inquiries around the processes CMG uses for grievance handling and support
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Yet more cuts at CBC/Radio-Canada as details filter out
CBC President Hubert Lacroix has shared more details about the corporate-wide job cuts he first announced in June. In a meeting with
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CMG challenges plan to end in-house documentaries at CBC
The CMG is opposing the CBC’s plan to end in-house documentary production announced in June. We are concerned that by
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CMG members at CBC allowed to take part in outside activities
In recent weeks a number of memos and directives have been distributed by various CBC management and supervisors attempting to
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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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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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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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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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40 journalists protest reported plans to close down documentary team at CBC
Below is the letter signed by 40 journalists protesting reported plans to close down the in-house documentary team at the CBC. There’s
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Employees to pay less for some insurance plans
Members who participate in a couple of our voluntary employee-paid insurance plans will soon see their premiums go down as
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Your right to speak out
Dear Guild member, The CBC is calling for a national discussion about its future. Like any other citizen in this
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Diversity is also a casualty of the CBC cuts
In addition to other countless impacts on our members, and on others across Canada and around the world, deep job
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