CBC Freelance 2022 Q2 Education Sessions
The Guild is pleased to announce this quarter’s educational sessions available for CBC freelancers put on by the Canadian Freelance Guild.
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CBC to take pension “holiday” – what about us?
CBC/Radio-Canada has announced that our defined benefit pension plan is in good shape and has posted a surplus this year.
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1.5% wage increase for CMG members at CBC/Radio-Canada
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) and CBC/Radio-Canada have agreed to a 1.5% increase of basic salary for the year 2022-2023.
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Nominate a colleague for the CMG CBC/Radio-Canada Branch President’s Award
The CBC Branch of the CMG is accepting nominations until April 24, at 5 p.m. ET for our CBC Branch President’s Award.
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CBC Branch Quarters – Returning to the office
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.
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A gradual return to the office means more change – again
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.
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Know Your Rights as a Temporary Worker at CBC
VIRTUAL training session focused on your rights as a temporary worker at CBC – April 8
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Put your name forward to serve on CMG-CBC national committees
We have vacancies on two of our national joint committees. Our committee work is currently done by Zoom, but we
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Night Differential Town Hall for CMG members at CBC
CMG members at CBC/Radio-Canada are invited to a virtual town hall to discuss the Night Differential Premium which was settled
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CBC Freelance 2022 Q1 Education Sessions
Thursday, March 3rd: Tax Time for Freelancers – Thursday, March 17th: Understanding Freelance Contracts
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CMG-CBC Committee reports – December 2021
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.
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CBC – Branch Quarters – Winter holiday-season edition
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…
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Up to $1,000 available for employee wellness initiatives
The Workplace Wellness Fund (WWF) was jointly created by Unions at CBC/Radio-Canada and the Corporation to provide financial support for
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Put your name forward to serve on CMG-CBC national committees
Please read the committee descriptions and apply by Nov.3.
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Branch Quarters – Federal election: next steps
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.
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CMG response to CBC’s announcement of a vaccination survey
CMG welcomes CBC’s decision to acquire information prior to implementing a potential legally enforceable mandatory vaccination program. However the union
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CMG accepts the Indigenous Canada course challenge
As we approach the inaugural National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021 CMG is taking a meaningful
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Mandatory Vaccinations in the Workplace
The federal government announced recently that it will make the COVID 19 vaccine mandatory for the federal public service. The
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Re-integrating CBC workplaces
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG), CBC Branch, encourages CBC/Radio-Canada to exercise caution and flexibility when eventually re-integrating a scattered workforce
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CBC Branch Quarters – It’s a wrap!
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.
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Breathing room for hours averaging cap
Arbitrator agrees with CMG. CMG recently won an arbitration when it challenged the ambiguity around the Hours Averaging agreement and
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CMG Convention 2021 – Proposed Bylaw amendments and resolutions
Amendments to the CBC Branch Bylaws and Resolutions have also been submitted for CBC Branch delegates to consider.
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Time off to get your vaccination shot
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.
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Understanding and protecting our collective agreement – CBC-CMG training April 27-29
Please join us for a national update and a short VIRTUAL Lunch-and-Learn training session or take the After-Hours session the
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