After 40 years in radio, Saint-John radio personality and CMG member, Donnie Robertson  is turning off his mic. Radio has been in Donnie Robertson’s blood all his life. His parents remember at the age of five Donnie sitting by the … Read more »

We have extended the nomination period for the positions of President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer for the Private Radio Branch of the Guild. The successful candidates will represent the interests of Guild members on the Branch Executive Council, and the President … Read more »

The CMG is now accepting nominations for the positions of President, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer for the Private Radio Branch of the Guild. The successful candidates will represent the interests of Guild members on the Branch Executive Council, and the President … Read more »

We all know that underdogs can win, but it’s nice to see it happen right before our eyes. This is to congratulate our members at MBS Radio in Saint John, the “Saint John Seven” as they`ve been nicknamed. Here’s their … Read more »

After more than two years of negotiations, a strike and lockout, bargainers for Maritime Broadcasting System (MBS) Limited and the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) have come to terms on a new four year collective agreement for employees in Saint John New … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guild has called an end to its 22-month strike by 7 unionized radio employees at MBS Radio in Saint John, New Brunswick, effective Monday May 12. The employer MBS has however now informed the Guild that it … Read more »

CMG representatives are in Halifax today for a meeting with MBS Radio facilitated by a mediator, as part of a Labour Board review process initiated by CMG. The last time the two sides met was December 2012. The union has  asked … Read more »

The CMG has weighed in on the side of true local programming including local newsgathering resources in commercial radio, in response to the CRTC’s call for comments in a targeted review of its policies. In its submission to the CRTC, the … Read more »

Saint John, NB – Seven striking members of The Canadian Media Guild are offering Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau a chance to show Canadians that his stated focus on the middle class is very real and genuine. The Saint John 7, … Read more »

A group of disrespected professionals, forced to the picket line after being frustrated by stall tactics at the bargaining table and being told that management can’t afford to bring their salaries closer to the average for their profession, despite all … Read more »