The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) and CBC/Radio-Canada have agreed to a 1.5% increase of basic salary for  the year 2020-2021. The increase is effective April 1, 2020, and applies to permanent, temporary, contract and freelance workers. It will be reflected … Read more »

Many CMG members working at CBC/Radio-Canada are impacted by the current COVID-19 crisis because of school and daycare centre closures, illness in the immediate family, or other emergencies. If you are dealing with any of these issues, you may request … Read more »

We are looking forward to a full return of supper hour, and late night shows as are Canadians across the country who have made it clear how valuable local news is. Viewers want  trusted information about their communities. And they expect to get it from CBC. Read more »

We are disappointed  with CBC’s brash decision to cancel local English television newscasts across the country at this time of heightened concern about public safety. CMG shares Canadians’ surprise that the public broadcaster would decrease its service during an unprecedented … Read more »

Many CBC/Radio-Canada members are now adjusting to working from home, and filing remotely. There’s also a major adjustment in offices where members are deemed essential to operations. It’s going to seem odd – but stay away from each other (for … Read more »

After continued pressure from CMG, CBC/Radio-Canada has agreed to extend paid sick-leave to all temporary employees for scheduled work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Corporation says it is taking this temporary step to ensure the health and well-being of the … Read more »

We are pleased to announced that the 2019-2024 collective agreement between the Canadian Media Guild and CBC/Radio-Canada is now available online in English and French.  Read more »

The CMG is relieved the difficult decision was made to cancel the broadcast of the 2020 Juno Awards from Saskatoon.  We recognize the event is a highlight for many members who relish the opportunity to work on live production. We … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) continues to carefully monitor concerns regarding the COVID-19 situation. As a union, members’ health and safety is our top priority and we will be working with employers to ensure the utmost diligence in relation to … Read more »

The following CMG committees at CBC have openings. They deal with change in our workplace – or changing our union. We need members to look at policies and bylaws presented to our membership, and to make sure they are in … Read more »