On National Day of Mourning, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) joins unions across the country to remember the many Canadians who have lost their lives or suffered injuries at or because of work. On behalf of all CMG members, we … 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 »

As a union representing members whose work can involve extended contact with the public, the Canadian Media Guild (CMG) is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19. The union is reaching out to employers to clarity health and safety procedures at … 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 National Policy Health and Safety Committee (NPHSC) met on 6 December 2017 in Toronto to review policies, procedures, practices, and training related to the health and safety of CBC employees across the country. Along with attendees from the other … Read more »

The National Policy Health and Safety Committee (NPHSC) met on 13 September 2017 in Montréal to review policies, procedures, practices, and training related to the health and safety of CBC employees across the country. Along with attendees from the other … Read more »

The National Policy Health and Safety Committee (NPHSC) met on June 7, 2017 in Toronto to review policies, procedures, practices, and training related to the health and safety of CBC employees across the country. Along with attendees from the other … Read more »

Another deadly February has gone by in the North American film and TV production business. Sarah Jones, a 27-year-old assistant film director, was killed on a location shoot in a Georgia rail yard on February 20, a year after John … Read more »

In a survey conducted by Canada Life Group, a third of workers said they’d go into work if they had the flu, and 93% would still go to work if they had a cold. Read more »

Your union needs you! The Guild’s local executive is looking for volunteers to join the Local Joint Health & Safety Committee. The committee is made up of union members and CBC management. It develops policies and monitors health and safety issues, conducts inspections in the … Read more »