The Canadian Media Guild is holding a by-election for the position of: – Director of Small Locations (locations under 50 members) on the Guild’s CBC Branch Executive Council. Nominations are open until 5 p.m Friday, November 9. Only members in … Read more »

As of the close of nominations last Friday, there were no nominations for the position of Director, Small Branches on the Guild’s National Executive Committee. As a result, we are extending the nomination period until 5 p.m. Friday, November 9. … Read more »

On October 30, union members from across the country will be inOttawato lobby MPs against the passage of a bill that would be harmful to all union members inCanada. The anti-union Bill C-377 would require unions to make detailed financial … Read more »

Watch for the new collective agreement document and details on your pension plans Here’s hoping that everyone had an enjoyable summer. With fall beginning, routines being re-established and the end of the year approaching, I wanted to take some time … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has filed a submission with the CRTC, urging the Commission to require Halifax-based MBS Radio improve local programming, including news programming, in Saint John as a condition for renewing its licences for Big John and CFBC. “Our … Read more »

The Guild’s parent union, CWA Canada, is offering a free video editing course for members. This professional development course will take place in Toronto from Nov. 12 to 16 and will involve five half-day sessions, mornings or afternoons. It will … Read more »

This is a quick update on some things your CMG executive have been working on over the past few weeks: Challenging TVO’s “new direction” for tvoparents unit We have significant concerns about TVO’s planned “new direction” for the tvoparents unit. … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild is now taking applications for Thinking Leadership: Theory and Practice for Union Leaders, a brand new course which is to be held in Toronto in English from November 15 to November 18. The course is open to … Read more »

As you head into summer holidays with friends and family, please spread the word about the benefits of being in the union. At the recent CMG convention, we heard from several speakers about the damage being done by attacks on … Read more »

After trying for nearly a year to negotiate a first contract, members at CMG’s newest unit launched a strike this morning at MBS Radio in Saint John. Many of the employees earn just above minimum wage and are expected to … Read more »