As we approach Canada’s first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2021, CMG is taking a step toward encouraging members to increase understanding of important issues facing Indigenous peoples. The union encourages all interested members to consider taking … Read more »
Four of the five parties in the current federal election support a strong and stable media, with increased funding for the national public broadcaster. A vague response by one national party however raises concerns about the future of CBC/Radio-Canada, and … Read more »
As the COVID-19 public health situation changes, many workers are being asked to return to their workplace. Employers can require employees to work in the workplace, as long as the required health and safety conditions set by federal, provincial, and … Read more »
As we emerge from the pandemic, we will continue to shout in support of quality jobs, quality journalism, a vibrant free press, a strong, independent labour movement, and racial, economic, and social equality. Read more »
CMG members have elected five delegates to represent the union at the upcoming CWA Convention / Union Meetings. The elected candidates will join National President, Carmel Smyth, to represent the views of media workers in Canada – they are, in … Read more »
Toronto, Aug. 30, 2021– The Canadian Media Guild (CMG) has filed for conciliation in Ontario and Québec after bargaining talks with The Canadian Press (CP) broke down. The decision follows more than a year and a half of talks between … Read more »
Update Collective bargaining between the Canadian Media Guild and The Canadian Press has effectively been deadlocked over CP’s demands that an increase in compensation, in any form, come out of the pockets of Group 3 editorial CP employees in … Read more »
Ten members have been nominated to contend for a position to represent CMG at upcoming events involving our union: the NewsGuild-CWA Sector Conference in October, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) Convention in October, and the CWA Canada National Representative … 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 »
