We enter 2013 full of hope that the worst is over for the media industry and optimistic that the new year will bring more jobs and better journalism. But, of course, hope and optimism don’t bring change – that takes effort.
Fighting the good fight in 2013 Read More
As you know, the collective agreement between CMG and Thomson Reuters will expire on March 31, 2013. Negotiations to renew
Tell the Guild your priorities for bargaining with Thomson Reuters Read More
I want to take a moment to wish you my best for the New Year. I am delighted to hear from members who impress me daily with tales of tenacity, and of finding innovative ways to improve their working lives, and bond with colleagues.
We are very disappointed that the employer, MBS, is resorting to inflammatory comments on its website, instead of working to address the dispute with their employees
CMG disappointed MBS Radio chooses inflammatory comments over serious discussions Read More
In the six-month strike by seven radio workers at MBS Radio in Saint John, the employer has been mysteriously silent. So who is Robert Pace?
Awaiting the CBC licence decisions, expected in early 2013. The Guild proposed a fund of $65 million per year, the vast majority of which we anticipate would go to CBC and Radio-Canada for local programming
Will the CRTC surprise us again in 2013? Read More
We need a strategy that unites the working poor, seniors, students and all working people. We have common cause whether you are a professional hockey player or stocking shelves.
The NHL lockout – a message for labour Read More
We now have some details about the Shaw pension plan and we need your help. We are calling out for
Your Union at Shaw needs you – can you be our pension plan specialist? Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is disappointed but not surprised at the passage of Bill C-377, the anti-union legislation that will
The Conservative government’s attack on unions an affront to fairness Read More
The 15th annual Gala of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CFJE) honouring courageous reporting from home and abroad was held on December 5 under the theme
CJFE’s 15 annual Gala honours courageous reporting at home and abroad Read More
With the holiday season upon us and the end of the year just around the corner, I thought I would
Season’s greetings for my fellow Shaw union members Read More
The Conservative government is determined to ram through Bill C-377, a private member’s bill that will force every union to
Sign a petition to stop anti-union bill Read More
Organized by Ryerson’s Centre for Labour Management Relations and members of the Canadian Media Guild and ACTRA, the conference addressed topics including wage theft, copyright and workers’ rights.
Experience or exploitation? Read More
On November 26, 2012, your union executive met with Shaw management in our regular Joint Committee meeting. This is a
Guild and Shaw management work through scheduling issues and staffing levels Read More
Maureen Brosnahan, a national correspondent with CBC Radio and a member of the CMG’s CBC Toronto executive, has won an
Guild member wins social justice award Read More
“I wish to thank you, the Canadian Media Guild and CWA/SCA Canada for the wonderful opportunity I was given to
“That it was my union that stepped in is in many ways not surprising to me” Read More
Congratulations to Gary Stackhouse, who has been elected by acclamation to the position of Director, Small Branches on the Guild’s
Gary Stackhouse is CMG’s new Director, Small Branches Read More
By guest blogger Martin O’Hanlon mohanlon@cwa-scacanada.ca Quebecor revealed today that it will cut some 500 jobs at its Sun Media
Quebecor killing itself by abandoning quality local jobs and journalism Read More
This may be the strongest anti-union bill ever proposed by a Canadian government. It will cost as much as the
The problem with Bill C-377 Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is again holding a lottery for seven seats at the Canadian Journalists for Freedom of Expression
Lottery for CJFE Press Freedom Award Dinner (December 5, Toronto) Read More
As of the close of nominations last Friday, there were no nominations for the position of Director, Small Branches on
CMG is still looking for a Director of Small Branches Read More
On October 30, union members from across the country will be inOttawato lobby MPs against the passage of a bill
Canadian unions lobbying against hypocritical bill Read More
More than 90 per cent of Canadians who took part in the Reimagine CBC project this year strongly support more
Overwhelming majority support more courageous reporting from CBC Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is holding a by-election for the national executive positions of: Director, Francophone Issues Director, Small
CMG by-elections: Director, Francophone Issues and Director, Small Branches Read More
