Lottery for INPUT 2015 in Tokyo
The CMG is happy to provide a subsidy to one member to attend INPUT 2015, a conference of public television […]
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Produce a video to promote Fairness for Factual TV workers
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is commissioning a short video to promote our campaign to improve working conditions in factual
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Calgary Mayor Nenshi and St. John’s City Councillor Hann speak up against CBC cuts
After the latest round of devastating cuts to CBC, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi wrote to CBC President and CEO Hubert
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CMG by-elections updates
At close of nominations last week, the below CMG members were acclaimed as follows: Helen Bagshaw: National director for Education
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Challenging sexual harassment and other abuses
As a result of recent events, the CMG has been trying to find more effective ways to help members who
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Union seeking freelance organizer
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is hiring an experienced organizer to work three days a week for a one year
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CRTC’s version of Pick-and-Pay leaves out Canadian 24-hour news service and leaves many questions for the industry
CMG is disappointed that the CRTC has announced major changes to the Canadian television landscape that exclude the public broadcaster’s
Harry Mesh to fill in as Staff Rep for Eastern Region
CMG has hired a temporary staff rep for the Eastern region to ensure that members are well served during this
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Call for nominations: National Director of Education and Mobilization
Gail Young is stepping down from her position as CMG’s National Director of Education and Mobilization due to personal reasons.
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Call for nominations : National Trustee
The retirement of Kerry Adams leaves us with a vacancy in one of the three National Trustee positions. We’re now
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New Staff Rep
After several years of working closely with members at TVO, Keith Maskell is moving on to other duties. Canadian Media
Staff Rep Changes
After 36 years working at the CBC and at the Canadian Media Guild, Glenn Gray is leaving. Â A long-time union
Farewell Glenn Gray – Welcome Terri Monture
Long-time union staff representative Glenn Gray is leaving the Canadian Media Guild after 20 years of excellent service for the
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CMG organizing with reality TV workers to stop crew deaths
The Canadian Media Guild is sickened by the news that 10 people, cast and crew of French reality TV series Dropped,
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Important concert in Ottawa Monday March 9 “For the Love of CBC” – Watch online
Dear colleagues, Some good news: The third in a series of sold-out concerts promoting the CBC and the good work
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We don’t hire girls in the newsroom
By guest blogger Judy Rebick It is traditional on International Women’s Day to celebrate the advances we have made as
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NDP Leader Tom Mulcair opposes selling the CBC building
After months of encouraging  all political parties to support more funding for CBC/Radio-Canada, we were encouraged to see the NDP
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CMG Staffing Update
After long and dedicated service as a CMG staff representative, Glenn Gray has announced his decision to retire. We wish
Riding a pro-CBC wave to the 2015 election
Many of us now already know we live in a world where polls report 87% of Canadians support better funding
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The Canadian Media Guild Celebrates Black History Month
In the spirit of celebration of the achievements and contributions of black Canadians to the vibrancy of Canadian culture, I
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Champion Public Broadcasting – Making the case for CBC / Radio-Canada
What can we do to ensure a strong future for CBC? The single most important thing any one of us
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How Internet journalists *can* organize
By guest blogger Karen Wirsig You’re in a job you should love with a friendly boss who sits a couple
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Liberal Heritage Critic Dion speaks out in support of CBC/Radio-Canada
After months of urging politicians to publicly share their position on CBC/Radio-Canada, specifically whether they support increased funding and guaranteed
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CRTC initial announcement supportive of local programming
Today’s decision by the CRTC in favour of guaranteed access to local television, including news is encouraging for Canadians who
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