Based on what’s in the federal budget document, there are no further measures affecting the CBC, other than the cuts announced last year. Read more »

A decision by CBC to centralize local news graphic and design in Winnipeg and standardize the look across the country will affect 11 Guild members.  CBC informed the union that four new positions will be added to the two designer … Read more »

After 67 years, Radio Canada International’s shortwave facility in Sackville, NB, is closing today following the cuts in the spring federal budget. The radio service was shut down in the summer and what remains is a web-based service . Twelve … Read more »

Today CBC management announced a plan to deal with the cancellation of the Local Program Improvement Fund (LPIF). To find the $28.4 million that must be cut in the 2013-14 budget, the Corporation is planning to reduce national TV programming … Read more »

TORONTO. Today’s decision to phase out the Local Programming Improvement Fund will harm local TV programming in smaller cities and regions and further undermines CBC’s ability to meet its mandate to the Canadian public.  According to the CRTC decision, the … Read more »

By Karen Wirsig In Harperland, it is easy to get the impression there is widespread doubt about the country’s need for a public broadcaster. It’s not that Harperland has no culture. Harperland’s favourite TV show title is Father knows best. … Read more »

More details are emerging on the impacts of this spring’s CBC cuts, notably the gutting of Radio Canada International, Canada’s voice to the world. According to RCI staff in Montreal, the RCI budget is being cut by more than 80%, … Read more »

  Reimagine CBC, the campaign supported by the Canadian Media Guild to oppose the budget cuts and work to ensure the future of public broadcasting, is urging Canadians to host and attend local meetings about the future of CBC during … Read more »

Click on the links below to download documents for the Workforce Adjustment process: – Resume Template (PDF) – Local referral form in the event of a dispute over qualifications (PDF) – Procedure for local joint employment committee minutes (PDF) – … Read more »

This week, CBC managers are handing out notices to employees whose jobs are being made redundant. If you receive a notice, you will be given time to meet with union representatives to begin to discuss the next steps.   Remember … Read more »