Polls are now open for CMG members to elect the Director, Francophone Issues on our union’s National Executive Committee (NEC). Canadian Media Guild (CMG) members will be able to cast their ballot from today, Thursday, November 29 at 9 a.m. … 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 »
At the end of the nomination period Monday, November 5, 2018 at 5 p.m., ET, we received two nominations for the position of Director, Francophone Issues, on our union’s National Executive Committee (NEC). These are the candidates, in alphabetical order: … 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 »
Nominations are open for all positions on Canadian Media Guild (CMG) Location Unit Executive Committees (LECs), and the new deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, November 13. All CMG members in good standing are eligible to run for positions on … 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 »