Sucker punch
 We are not the only Candians surprised by heritage Minister James Moore’s flip flop on support for the national public […]
Minister Moore owes us all some answers
After promising to “maintain or increase” funding to the CBC after the last election, Heritage Minister James Moore has some
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Federal budget threatens Canada’s social and cultural fabric: CWA Canada
CWA Canada, the Guild’s parent union, is urging the Harper government to reconsider controversial measures in today’s federal budget, warning
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Federal government delivers a punishing cut to CBC
The federal government has delivered a punishing cut to public broadcasting in the budget delivered today. CBC will receive $115
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By-election to fill vacancies on Guild executive at Thomson Reuters
Two positions on our branch executive are vacant: Vice-President, formerly held by Stefanie Kranjec, and Secretary, formerly held by Helen
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Congratulations to our members at CP
Congrats to CMG members at The Canadian Press across the country for your new deal. You suffered months of uncertainty
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29 thousand against CBC cuts and counting
 Supporters and fans of CBC radio and TV demanded their Conservatives MP’s oppose severe budget cuts to the broadcaster that would destroy
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Investigative news is a winner
Congrats to CBC’s 5th estate team for Scouts Honour– a compelling TV doc on sexual abuse in Scouting. It was
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Announcing your new Guild executive at Shaw Media
Following the close of nominations last week, the following were acclaimed to fill the vacancies on the Guild executive at
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Unions and Journalism Share History
You might be surprized to see a union giving out journalism awards, since labour issues are so rarely in the
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Hypocritical bill threatens worker organizing
[By guest blogger karenatcmg] A bill before the House of Commons right now is a threat to worker organizing. Under
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Reminder: nominations still open for Guild executive at Shaw
Nominations are open until Friday March 16 at 5 pm for the Branch executive of the Canadian Media Guild at
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Say no to severe cuts to CBC and keep Canada connected!
As you know, the CBC has been threatened with a cut of 10%, or some $110 million, in the coming
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Great news needs great supporters
A recent Friends of Canadian Broadcasting poll showed 81% of Canadians support maintaining or increasing funding to the CBC. Why? Because
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With fair wages, everyone wins
Recently I had a chance to hear from workers trying to unionize at Novotel Hotels. Their stories of working long
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Represent your Shaw colleagues at work and at the CMG Convention
Want to assist your co-workers and stand up for your rights in the workplace? Please put your name forward to
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A few reasons to join a union
If you’re sick of staying quiet and doing as your told in the face of unfairness, like Jenny you might
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Union seeks Organizer/Mobilizer
The Canadian Media Guild has an exciting opportunity for an experienced organizer/mobilizer. This is a one-year term with possibility of
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CMG seeks a staff rep for Western Canada (term position)
The Canadian Media Guild is seeking an energetic and self-motivated Staff Representative for our Western regional office, which serves members
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Newsroom employees at MBS in Halifax join CMG
A majority of employees at the radio hub newsroom at Maritime Broadcasting System in Halifax have signed cards to join
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Stakes are high in the US war on unions
US unions are lining up behind Barack Obama and the Democrats in this year’s presidential election, likely to fork over
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Hear no evil
In case you missed it, here’s how CBC ombudsman Kirk LaPointe responded to complaints last fall about Kevin O’Leary’s on-air
Meeting for Guild members at Shaw Media Friday Feb 24
We are holding general membership meetings on Friday, February 24 at St. Andrew’s Church next door. We will have two
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Thomson Reuters journos vote for 2-day strike in UK
[Guest post by karenatcmg]. Journalists at Thomson Reuters in the UK have voted 83% in favour of a two-day strike
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