The Workplace Wellness Fund (WWF) was jointly created by Unions at CBC/Radio-Canada and the Corporation to provide financial support for employee initiatives that improve general well-being: physical, psychological, social, financial or otherwise. Typically, such an event might be a group … Read more »

We must remain vigilant and keep letting federal decision makers know how urgent increased funding for the national public broadcaster is. I remain convinced targeted funding to convert more temporary employees to permanent is critical. Read more »

CMG welcomes CBC’s decision to acquire information prior to implementing a potential legally enforceable mandatory vaccination program. However the union urges extra caution as employers are legally required to protect the privacy of employees’ personal and sensitive health information. CMG … Read more »

As we approach the inaugural National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2021 CMG is taking a meaningful step toward encouraging members to understand important issues facing Canada’s Indigenous people. CMG has accepted CBC’s Employee Resource Groups challenge … Read more »

The federal government announced recently that it will make the COVID 19 vaccine mandatory for the federal public service. The impact and processes related to this are still unclear, but it appears the order may apply to employees at Crown … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild (CMG), CBC Branch, encourages CBC/Radio-Canada to exercise caution and flexibility when eventually re-integrating a scattered workforce displaced by the pandemic.  There is no question the past 16 months have been hard for many Canadians, including media … Read more »

Did anyone seriously want to sit in front of a screen to endure hours of debate, discussion and analysis of CMG/CBC branch bylaws and resolutions? Turns out YES. Read more »

Arbitrator agrees with CMG. CMG recently won an arbitration when it challenged the ambiguity around the Hours Averaging agreement and the Canada Labour Standards Regulations, through a grievance. The arbitrator ruled in CMG’s favour.  The ruling means that time off … Read more »

Amendments to the CBC Branch Bylaws and Resolutions have also been submitted for CBC Branch delegates to consider. Read more »

CMG has worked with CBC on the understanding the time will be treated as a medical appointment, and you can schedule the time with your manager for vaccination purposes. Read more »