Notice of referendum – Creation of Canadian Region of CWA
All members in good standing of TNG Canada/CWA ? including all dues-paying members of the Canadian Media Guild – will […]
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Action of the month
The second attempt in two years to get Parliament to pass a law banning the use of replacement workers during
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CBC prez gives surprising endorsement of union The Guild had an unlikely defender at a recent Canadian Heritage committee meeting
Who missed the Labour Day Parade in Windsor?
Conditions were right for a good Labour Day parade and celebration in Windsor, on Monday, September 4th. A beautiful sunny
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Private broadcasters going for gold at CRTC
Private broadcasters and cable companies are looking for less regulation in key areas, according to submissions to the CRTC on
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Local news under the microscope
Amid renewed concern about the future of local and regional news at CBC and elsewhere, the Canadian Media Guild has
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Guild complaint against AAC to be heard October 25-27
The Canada Industrial Relations Board has scheduled a hearing for October 25, 26 and 27 to rule on the Canadian
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CWA creates new Canadian Region, fight for seat on executive board continues
Canadian members of the Communications Workers of America now have their own region, thanks to an agreement signed last week
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Guild seeks associate staff representative: deadline extended
We have extended the deadline for applications for the new Associate Staff Representative position at the Canadian Media Guild. Consider
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Course available to Guild activists
The Canadian Media Guild is urging union activists to participate in a new course from the national education committee called
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Guild at AAC seeking VP of Post/CC!
The position of VP of post and closed captioning has become vacant. Chris Wenman has stepped down for personal reasons.
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Strike at Le Journal de Montr?al
At midnight on Sunday night, the pressmen at Le Journal de Montreal, which is owned by Quebecor, went on strike.
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Guild celebrates 30 years at Reuters On August 19, Canadian Media Guild members at Reuters Canada will celebrate 30 years
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I believe strongly in a journalism that embraces our capacity for thought. The very antithesis of sensationalism, relentlessly thrust upon
Memorial for Lorne Saxberg on June 6 in Toronto
A celebration of the life of Lorne Saxberg will take place on Tuesday June 6th at 5 pm in the
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Time for a stronger media democracy movement in Canada
Efforts to promote media democracy in Canada are scattered and divided as pressures to continue the economic rationalization of the
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Former journalist salutes union’s role in media industry
Trade unions have always been a grey area for me, sort of like cricket. You think you understand the game
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Reprezentin’
By datejie green Basic rights, equity, dignity, representation– this is what unions are all about, right? Standing up for the
Major shifts expected in Canadian broadcast industry
Private radio and TV broadcasters are pushing for less regulation in order to protect their profits, pointing to new technologies
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Guild participates in brainstorm about future of TVOntario
Frontline employees at TVOntario, including members of the Canadian Media Guild, organized two sessions in April to set out our
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Guild seeks Union Services Co-ordinator
Here’s an opportunity to join an energetic, growing part of Canada’s media labour scene, work directly with members and help
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News and Notes From CMG at AAC
Your Executive Committee at Alliance Atlantis thought that you, as a fellow CMG member, would appreciate an update on what
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Secretary-treasurer for Guild executive at AAC
It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you Michelle Smith as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Alliance Atlantis union
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Don’t post this article (I might get in trouble)
Here’s the scenario: a Guild member writes a short article that is later posted on a bulletin board in her
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