A new report by Canadian Unions for Screen Equality, “Focus on Women,” points to a major gap between the opportunities […]
Study finds pervasive gender inequality in film and TV production Read More
By Lise Lareau I was happy to see Rob Ford got a reaction when he called reporters “maggots”. There were
Wake up journalists! Let’s stop muzzling ourselves Read More
We can do better than calendar journalism.
Reporting in Indigenous Communities 101 Read More
The relationship over many decades between the CBC/Radio-Canada and successive federal governments is based on an understanding of how a public broadcaster operates: the government provides most of the funding but the politicians are historically, culturally and legally restricted in how much control they have over what the broadcaster does.
Bill C-60 threatens the independence of CBC/Radio-Canada Read More
Peter Penashue says “CBC defined me very negatively” after loss in Labrador by-election.
Defeated Conservative candidate blames CBC for loss Read More
We have a vacant position on the executive council of the Guild at Shaw Media. We are seeking candidates for
Guild at Shaw Media – We’re looking for an executive council member Read More
With the departure of Sylvain Larocque, the position of vice-president on the CP Branch Executive Council is now vacant. We
Call for nominations – CP Branch vice-president position Read More
The ratification vote for the tentative agreement reached on May 7 will be held Thursday, May 23 in the Toronto
We’ve heard some bad stories from individual workers in factual TV about long hours, unpaid work, lack of benefits or
What’s it really like to work in Canadian reality TV? Read More
This attempt by a government to control the biggest news organization in Canada has raised serious concerns, and there are now several campaigns underway to oppose this new Conservative attack on workers’ rights and the CBC.
Campaigns to oppose Bill C-60 spring up across the country Read More
The shortage is the direct result of employers lacking incentive to create an attractive workplace for Canadian workers. Instead, employers are seeking out foreign labour because migrant workers are often willing to take precarious jobs for relatively low pay.
Milagros for migrants installation at Mayworks Festival honours migrant workers Read More
Congratulations to David Baker who was acclaimed at the May 1 general membership meeting as Interim President of the Guild
David Baker is the Interim Guild President at Shaw Read More
The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a difference in both the union and media worlds. We are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Staff Representative (bilingual) for our Western regional office.
CMG is looking for a Staff Representative, West (bilingual) Read More
The Conservative government has introduced C-60, a bill that would allow a government appointee (from Treasury Board) to sit in when
CMG fights Conservative bill that gives government a direct say in CBC journalism Read More
“The default action for dealing with requests for information should be to release it, not refuse it. Access should be the norm, secrecy the exception.”
World Press Freedom Day: “Peace, Order and Good Open Government”? Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is holding its 2nd LGBT Short Film Festival in Toronto for Pride Week (June 24 –
Call for submissions: CMG’s 2nd LGBT Short Film Festival Read More
Journalist Jan Wong reflects on her experiences as a Canadian “other” and how she challenged her j-school students to question damaging assumptions reported as fact.
Regardless of our “outside” colours, we are all Canadian Read More
Our problem, the global decline of decent jobs and middle class opportunities is too big to solve alone, and a renewed focus on social justice issues, in addition to bargaining, could strengthen the causes we are all fighting for, while restoring the pride a previous union generation grew up with.
News from our U.S. colleagues: CWA Convention, Pittsburgh, April 2013 Read More
The trio were billed as three of Canada’s top Chinese Canadian writers, I definitely found them to be three of the most inspirational.
Great (Chinese) Canadian writers Read More
Your Guild at Shaw Media is opening a call for nominations for Branch President. As you know, Chris Beesley resigned
Call for Nominations/General Membership Meeting Read More
Jorge Barrera, Guild member, APTN reporter, winner of the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year Award. Congratulations on being named the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year.
Five questions with Jorge Barrera Read More
On July 28th 2013, we will be cycling more than 600 KM from Toronto to Montreal for six days to support the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA).
My upcoming Toronto- Montreal bike rally to help people with Aids Read More
CMG inaugural “MediaMIXER” in Toronto was a chance for new, casual and contract employees from across our various branches to mix and mingle with experienced staffers.
CMG welcomes new members at inaugural “MediaMixer” Read More
Congratulations to Ben Shannon, winner of the Guild’s first video contest about the good that unions do. Here is the winning entry: “Unions
Ben Shannon wins Guild video contest with “Unions Do” Read More
