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.
We must remain vigilant and keep letting federal decision makers know how urgent increased funding for the national public broadcaster is. I remain convinced targeted funding to convert more temporary employees to permanent is critical.
CMG welcomes CBC’s decision to acquire information prior to implementing a potential legally enforceable mandatory vaccination program. However the union …
CMG response to CBC’s announcement of a vaccination survey Read More
As we approach the inaugural National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021 CMG is taking a meaningful …
CMG accepts the Indigenous Canada course challenge Read More
The federal government announced recently that it will make the COVID 19 vaccine mandatory for the federal public service. The …
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG), CBC Branch, encourages CBC/Radio-Canada to exercise caution and flexibility when eventually re-integrating a scattered workforce …
Did anyone seriously want to sit in front of a screen to endure hours of debate, discussion and analysis of CMG/CBC branch bylaws and resolutions? Turns out YES.
Arbitrator agrees with CMG. CMG recently won an arbitration when it challenged the ambiguity around the Hours Averaging agreement and …
Amendments to the CBC Branch Bylaws and Resolutions have also been submitted for CBC Branch delegates to consider.
CMG has worked with CBC on the understanding the time will be treated as a medical appointment, and you can schedule the time with your manager for vaccination purposes.
Please join us for a national update and a short VIRTUAL Lunch-and-Learn training session or take the After-Hours session the …
Understanding and protecting our collective agreement – CBC-CMG training April 27-29 Read More
Please consider sharing your views, experience and insight as part of this process – Deadline: April 30, 2021.
This is the first quarterly newsletter for the CMG/CBC/Radio-Canada Branch members.
If you work in any of these job classifications, please submit an expression of interest to: info@cmg.ca by April 1 – Subject line: BTIT Advisory Council
Union training in French for CBC/Radio-Canada members March 29 and 30 – Sign up.
While we’re in discussions with the corporation about the findings, the committee felt it was important to go ahead with our presentation to members and discuss next steps.
We have spots to fill on two of our national joint committees at CBC: Pay Equity Committee and Performance Management and Staff Development. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
All CBC/Radio-Canada freelancers are automatically covered by our collective agreement. Sign up to get your membership card.
Dear CMG members at CBC, We’ve received new data regarding the Maintenance and IT compensation report, which needs to factor …
CMG President, Carmel Smyth, CBC Branch President, Kim Trynacity and Francophone Affairs Director, Dominique Gauthier, appeared before the CRTC as part of the CBC license renewal hearing.
Apply to sit on one of the CBC/Radio-Canada national committees described. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
