Consider contributing your energy and skill as a Canadian Media Guild (CMG) member at CBC/Radio-Canada to one of the below committees – CBC Branch committees work to build a better workplace and serve our interests as co-workers. Committee members involved … Read more »

Nathalie Bastien has been elected as the Canadian Media Guild’s (CMG) new National Director for Francophone Issues in the by-election held November 29-30. With 151 ballots cast, Nathalie obtained 87 votes (57.6%), and Omayra Issa received 64 votes (42.4%). Nathalie … Read more »

Last week, we worked to clarify and update the special leave provisions in the collective agreement. We also continued discussions on precarious work at CBC/Radio-Canada, as well as employee wellness.   This was our last full week of collective bargaining … Read more »

Candidate profiles for the role of Director, Francophone Issues on our union’s National Executive Committee (NEC) are now available. Please click the names below to find out more about each nominee: –Nathalie Bastien –Omayra Issa The successful candidate will be … Read more »

CWA Canada, the country’s only all-media union, welcomes the federal government’s announcement of financial help for the media industry, but cautions that the devil will be in the detail. Today’s announcement in the fall economic statement promises $595 million in … Read more »

Last week, we made further progress on a number of key files, including benefits for people working in the North and isolated locations, and began discussions on precarious work and special leave. We also came up with some solutions that … Read more »

As of the close of the nomination period on Monday, November 5 at 5 p.m., ET we received one nomination for the role of Atlantic Representative, Freelance Branch. Therefore, Gerry Whelan is acclaimed as the new Atlantic Representative, Freelance Branch … Read more »

As of the close of the nomination period on Monday, November 5 at 5 p.m., ET we received one nomination for the role of CMG Secretary-Treasurer of the ZoomerMedia Branch of the Canadian Media Guild (CMG).  Therefore, Huong Luu is … Read more »

Last week at the negotiating table, we discussed working hours, overtime and employee wellbeing. Part of the focus of the discussions is to ensure the Corporation meets its obligations on working hours under the Canada Labour Code. We also talked … Read more »

                    Our CBC/Radio-Canada Branch Executive Committee (BEC) just met in Yellowknife last week for our semi-annual in-person meeting to understand the working conditions at that location.  The BEC has been meeting … Read more »