Don’t believe BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti. Digital journalists south of the border are finding that unions are indeed for them. Read more »

CMG Freelance is advising freelance writers across Canada not to accept work from Yellow Pages that pays in the range of 6 to 9 cents per word. Read more »

To advocate in favour of public broadcasting and a strong, well-funded, pan-Canadian public broadcaster during this federal election, CMG is required by law to register with Elections Canada as a “third party.” Since support of public broadcasting is an issue … Read more »

You will likely have seen the invitation this week from Anika Holder, TVO’s new director of organizational development, to participate in a management exercise on the future of TVO. Employees are invited to participate if they wish. They can also … Read more »

The Conservative government is taking part in secret international trade talks that could threaten the future of CBC. We are asking for clarification on this at the election’s first leaders’ debate today. Last month, Wikileaks revealed that a majority of … Read more »

Guild members have voted 80% to accept the agreement reached last week with Pagemasters management. Thanks to everyone who voted. Management will let employees know when the salary increases that come into effect tomorrow will be implemented. Management will also … Read more »

Today the Canadian Media Guild launches a new public service announcement about why we need better and safer working conditions in factual TV. Please watch and share the video to boost our campaign for #fairnessinfactual. The video follows the release … Read more »

Please join your colleagues and your bargaining committee for a meeting on Thursday, April 23 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 1 King St. West (in the Melinda Gallery, 3rd floor) to prepare for the coming round of contract … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild is sickened by the news that 10 people, cast and crew of French reality TV series Dropped, were killed in a helicopter crash yesterday in Argentina. The union is organizing with reality TV workers to improve health … Read more »

Got freelancer questions, problems, advice or information to share? Have tips on gigs or potential collaboration? Looking for some freelancer conversation or camaraderie? Through the ‘Lancer, we can help… each other. CMG Freelance has launched a members-only email list where you can … Read more »