CMG has created an “Award of Recognition” to draw attention to the plight of long term temporary workers at CBC. There are currently up to 1,000 temporary workers, working 100,000 hours a month at CBC.
In a stark reversal of decades of support for mandated hours of news production, the CRTC today announced it will …
The CRTC gives CBC permission to cut television news and production Read More
The Branch Executive Committee has decided to extend the petition deadline to June 5 – Add your name to the growing list of members who urge the CBC to do better!
(Part of the CFG’s ‘Business of Freelancing’ Series) As a freelancer, being a “one-person business” can feel stressful and exhausting—but …
Training: The Anti-Hustle Method for Freelancing Freedom Read More
Please sign the petition by May 31.
Elke Semerad has been elected by acclamation as the new CBC Branch Secretary-Treasurer. Elke is elected to serve for the current …
Elke Semerad elected new CBC Branch Secretary-Treasurer Read More
We thought it’d be helpful to share this FAQ on teleworking at CBC/Radio-Canada so that everyone – including those who did not attend the townhall – has access to this information.
Please join us Wednesday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET for the union’s general virtual meeting to discuss CBC’s return-to-the-workplace …
CMG Townhall on CBC’s return-to-the-workplace plans Read More
Nominations are now being accepted for the role of CBC Branch Secretary-Treasurer The successful candidate will be elected to serve …
Call for nominations: CBC Branch Secretary-Treasurer Read More
We have encouraged the CBC to be sensitive to individual needs through this return to in-person process. Members have told us – and we have shared with the corporation – the premium media workers put on maintaining the ability to be able to work from home in some regular schedule.
The Guild is pleased to announce this quarter’s educational sessions available for CBC freelancers put on by the Canadian Freelance Guild.
CBC/Radio-Canada has announced that our defined benefit pension plan is in good shape and has posted a surplus this year. …
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) and CBC/Radio-Canada have agreed to a 1.5% increase of basic salary for the year 2022-2023. …
1.5% wage increase for CMG members at CBC/Radio-Canada Read More
The CBC Branch of the CMG is accepting nominations until April 24, at 5 p.m. ET for our CBC Branch President’s Award.
We continue to urge the corporation to be flexible and acknowledge that, as the last two years have shown, quality work can be successfully achieved regardless of where your workspace is.
We have several questions moving forward.
The union continues to ask the corporation to clarify under what circumstances members will be authorized to maintain a remote working arrangement.
VIRTUAL training session focused on your rights as a temporary worker at CBC – April 8
We have vacancies on two of our national joint committees. Our committee work is currently done by Zoom, but we …
Put your name forward to serve on CMG-CBC national committees Read More
CMG members at CBC/Radio-Canada are invited to a virtual town hall to discuss the Night Differential Premium which was settled …
Night Differential Town Hall for CMG members at CBC Read More
Thursday, March 3rd: Tax Time for Freelancers – Thursday, March 17th: Understanding Freelance Contracts
Thank you to the numerous volunteers in CMG membership for their commitment and the countless hours they clock serving on committees, hearing your concerns, and meeting with management.
Here is a rundown of ongoing committee work, what we’ve achieved, and some of the challenges ahead.
We’ve been hunkered down for the last two years, waiting for the coast to clear, and sun to reappear. 2021 has been a series of environmental disasters, and a few hopeful turns. As we approach the new year however, we are left with the same lingering questions we had a year ago…
The Workplace Wellness Fund (WWF) was jointly created by Unions at CBC/Radio-Canada and the Corporation to provide financial support for …
Up to $1,000 available for employee wellness initiatives Read More
Please read the committee descriptions and apply by Nov.3.
