Lottery for two CMG members to attend INPUT 2016 in Calgary
The CMG is happy to provide a subsidy to two members to attend INPUT 2016 , a conference of public […]
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CMG meets with Ontario Premier Wynne to discuss strong future for TVO and TFO
CMG met with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne today to discuss the vital role educational public broadcasters TVO and TFO play in a healthy media environment, and to make the case for better support.
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Coalition condemns court ruling threatening press freedoms
The protection of sources is a foundational principle of journalism, making crucial reporting like Makuch’s coverage of ISIS possible in the first place. By forcing Makuch to hand over his notes to the RCMP, or go to jail, the court has undermined press freedom—a critical component of our democratic society.
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Making sense of the TPP – a forum at the University of Ottawa
On April 1, a blue-ribbon panel of experts from Canada, the United States and Europe will hold a forum in
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Call for nominations – CWA Canada Diversity/ Equity Member
Nominations are now open for the position of Diversity / Equity Member of the CWA Canada Executive Committee. The Executive
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CMG emphasizes value of local news and challenges faced by media workers before Heritage Committee
CMG appeared before the Heritage Committee today, to emphasize the challenges faced by media workers as they go through job and programming cuts, corporate downsizing, long hours, low pay and precarious work. CMG President Carmel Smyth called for increased funding for CBC/Radio Canada, better support for provincial broadcasters TVO and tfo among others, and special recognition for APTN.
Canadian Media Guild seeks an experienced Senior Staff Representative
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the
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Quoting American poets while Rome burns
By guest blogger Buffy Childerhose “Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you’re wrong.” These
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CRTC Chair Blais has the power to act. But does he have the will?
The media industry is in turmoil. By CMG’s rough calculation, the industry has lost more than 16,000 jobs since 2008. A recent study predicts another 15,000 jobs will be lost by 2020 in television alone. Cuts, even closures have become routine and are having a devastating impact on workers and families.
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CMG seeks short-term campaign coordinator
The Canadian Media Guild is looking for a Public Campaign Co-ordinator to assist with a digital media organizing drive underway. The
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CMG requests CRTC rigorously review Shaw sale and the impact on your job
The CMG has joined several unions and production associations calling on the CRTC to hold a rigorous and open public
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More money for local news and programming, please: CMG to CRTC
CMG appeared at a CRTC hearing today to make the case that local news is in crisis. The union shared
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CMG members support Halifax Chronicle-Herald strikers
Members of the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) support their colleagues who launched a strike at the Chronicle-Herald this weekend after
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The time for action in the news media is now
Signs that times are getting even tougher in the news business are everywhere. We are long past the canary-in-the-coal mine
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CMG concerned about increased media concentration in Canada as Corus buys Shaw Media
CMG is concerned about further media concentration in Canada with Corus’ announcement that it is buying Shaw Media. Today’s announcement
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Study shows CRTC changes to cost 15,000 Canadian TV jobs by 2020
A first-of-its-kind independent economic forecast shows regulatory changes espoused by the Harper government and adopted in last year’s CRTC Let’s
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Save the date – CMG biennial convention scheduled for June 4-5, 2016
Every two years the CMG holds its convention, when members from across the country come together to focus on problems,
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Send in submissions for the Canadian Hillman Prize by January 15
You or someone you know can send in submissions for the 2016 Canadian Hillman Prize. The prestigious Hillman Awards honour
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5 Questions with Sara Mojtehedzadeh: the value of work and labour reporting
Work and labour reporting absolutely includes reporting on role of the labour movement in society, but it also involves talking about the challenges faced by the majority of working Ontarians who are not protected by a union. These are the most vulnerable and precarious workers in our economy.
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Support for CBC/Radio-Canada reaffirmed in Throne Speech – Now is the time to turn words into action: CMG
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is encouraged to see that the new government has reaffirmed support for CBC/Radio-Canada among its
Help update the pay rates for work in factual TV
We are updating the annual survey of pay in the Canadian factual TV industry to help bring more transparency and
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“We must now return control of CBC and Radio‐Canada to the people”
We must now return control of CBC and Radio‐Canada to the people. Now, more than ever, we need a strong public broadcaster – a solid and vigorous foundation for information and culture in the digital age.
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CMG National and Branch executive committee positions filled
Positions filled: National Director of Francophone Affairs, Director – SRC West (Manitoba and West) and Vice-President, Canadian Press Branch Nominations
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Congratulations to the lucky winners of our lottery to attend CJFE Gala dinner
Five CMG members working in Toronto are the lucky winners of our lottery to attend Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE)
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