Knowlton Nash – A defining era
I was saddened by the news of veteran CBC reporter and anchor Knowlton Nash passing. On behalf of CMG, I […]
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Toronto’s urban revitalization has kept parts of its history hidden
The process of ‘sun-shining’ this marginalized history is crucial, particularly in this time when workers are under renewed attacks from several fronts. The event was part of the 29th Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts and co-presented by the George Brown College (GBC) School of Labour.
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Mayworks festival combats the common underrepresentation, exploitation and xenophobia of the working world
This year, those stories range from Chinese immigrants’ tales of labour in a new land in the ‘Before and After’ visual media event, to Jane and Finch community residents and activists’ campaigns for a $14 minimum wage in ‘Struggle for Economic Justice. The festival runs from May 1- May 15.
Memorial planned for CBC cameraman
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.
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Building the ultimate labour music playlist
By guest blogger Robert Ballantyne We’re less than three months away from the big biennial CMG Convention and music is
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Reflecting on women in media
Where would we be without the work of the women who paved the way? In the media, that often meant
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Can we please lift the cone of silence over workplace abuse?
By guest blogger Karen Wirsig It is no exaggeration to say we act as though workplace abuse is sacred. Unmentionable.
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Austerity budget: another reason to push for CBC/Radio-Canada
There was nothing in this week’s federal budget that directly affects the CBC, and according to CLC’s budget analysis, nothing in it
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Let’s Talk About CBC/Radio-Canada
By Jo-Ann Roberts There’s nothing like hockey to get your attention in this country. So now that we know CBC
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Be part of the conversation about the future of TV in your area
In the fall we asked you to weigh in with your unique perspective, in the CRTC national consultation that will have
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Guild at TVO congratulates Steve Paikin on Order of Canada
On behalf of all Canadian Media Guild members at TVO, the branch executive extends hearty congratulations to our colleague, Steve
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Mandela and our fight against apartheid
By Aziz Salmone Fall The false sign language interpreter making meaningless gestures during the memorial ceremonies for Madiba Mandela at
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Canadians salute courageous journalists and thank whistleblowers
It seems incredible in 2013 that there should still be so many deserving candidates for an award for journalists who
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What makes me hungry to be here ? – A poem by the class of 2013
I’m hungry to further hone my knowledge, To develop resolution skills, To be supportive without taking sides. To make
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The 2013 Min Sook Lee Awards honour creators of labour art
By Genelle Levy Change is the thread that can bring together a big city actress, an artist from New
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Every Canadian deserves a decent pension
As union activists, we fight long and hard for decent pensions. We encourage companies and workers into each agreeing to pay a
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Journalism awards – Submit your work before the end of the year!
Journalism awards – Submit your work before the end of the year! You or a colleague may be interested in
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Mayworks Festival to award the 2013 Min Sook Lee Awards this weekend
By Genelle Levy Sewer cleaners, audiotechnicians, construction workers, journalists, demolition experts, these are all builders of our communities, our businesses, our interconnecting
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Thousands of cuts in the media industry
by Jan Wong A student of mine, a freshly minted journalism graduate, recently asked to meet for coffee to discuss
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Media retirees stay connected
By Terry Ledrew My union was always there for me, from early days of Nabet, to the CMG of today.
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Former CMG member tells the century-old story of our country’s news agency
By Colin Perkel One of the most profound influences in the formation of the Canadian identity has been the country’s
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Why choose to work for less?
A punitive labour law popular with Tea Party politicians in the southern United States is catching on with many Conservatives in Canada. It has significantly cut wages in states where it has become law.
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Raising the not-so-simple question of television in Canada
By Jeanne d’Arc Umurungi Yesterday, I watched both the French and English presentations as CRTC chairman Jean-Pierre Blais launched the
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Know anyone who’s doing art in support of workers?
Mayworks, the Festival of Working people and the Arts, is taking nominations for its Min Sook Lee Labour Arts Awards.
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