CMG has created an “Award of Recognition” to draw attention to the plight of long term temporary workers at CBC. There are currently up to 1,000 temporary workers, working 100,000 hours a month at CBC.
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In a stark reversal of decades of support for mandated hours of news production, the CRTC today announced it will allow the public broadcaster to cut back on television news programming. Many fear today’s decision could lead to CBC cancelling … Read more »

TINA HOUSE | For CWA Canada I hear the drums beating and the songs carrying the voices of our ancestors. I see the jingle dresses and vibrant colours of regalia with intricate beadwork flashing in the sun as the fancy … Read more »

The five-year deal will improve the lives of staff, by offering immediate pay raises for almost all staff, a company-contributed pension plan, equipment and expense allowances, overtime compensation and annual pay increases of three per cent. Read more »

Here are the results of the CMG national referendum held June 1-8, 2022 on bylaw changes to pare down the size of our union’s National Executive Committee (NEC): Yes: 178 votes (72.4%) No: 68 votes (27.6%) As a result, the … Read more »

The Canadian Media Guide (CMG) has honoured one of its longest serving volunteers and current President of CMG’s parent union CWA Canada, with a special award of appreciation.  Long time Canadian Press reporter and former Ottawa bureau News Editor Martin … Read more »

We confirmed yesterday that the Guild’s computer system was hacked into last Friday, May 27.  We have commenced an investigation and notified the police and other authorities. We immediately implemented our back-up and disaster recovery plan that is in place … Read more »

The Branch Executive Committee has decided to extend the petition deadline to June 5 – Add your name to the growing list of members who urge the CBC to do better! Read more »

Please take a few minutes of your time to complete the CMG bargaining survey by June 6, 2022.
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CMG members at Thomson Reuters voted overwhelmingly (100%) in favour of the agreement between the union and the employer that was signed April 25, 2022. Our bargaining committee worked closely with members to achieve strong gains in this round of … Read more »