Being the only Black journalist at the station
Celebrating Black History Month [Read more...]
Advocacy
Payouts for factual TV workers range from $300 to $8,000+
LISE LAREAU Hundreds of workers in the factual television industry are ending 2022 a little bit richer as a result of a class action that concluded with payouts ranging from [Read more...]
Afghanistan media beset by violence, threats, censorship, financial pressures
Since the Taliban seized power on Aug. 15, 2021, Afghanistan has lost 48% of its media outlets and 67% of its (particularly women) journalists due to them losing their jobs, [Read more...]
CMG concerned about Ford government’s attack on education workers
In solidarity with education workers in Ontario, the Canadian Media Guild (CWA Canada Local 30213) is calling on the Ford government to end its attacks on workers’ rights [Read more...]
CMG lauds review of CBC licence renewal ruling with emphasis on local news
The CWA Canada Local that represents most of the workers at the CBC is hailing a decision by the federal cabinet to grant its appeal and send a licence renewal decision back [Read more...]
Labour Day message from CWA Canada President Martin O’Hanlon
Dear fellow CWA Canada members, As we march for the first time in three years this Labour Day, we raise our voices in support of quality jobs, quality journalism, a vibrant [Read more...]
Open letter to PM Justin Trudeau concerning the online hate and harassment of journalists
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of Canada80 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON, K1A 0A2 Delivered by email Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, We are [Read more...]
Shooting the Messenger: a global survey on credibility attacks against reporters
A global survey is under way as part of an investigation into the harassment and credibility attacks journalists face, the likely sources of those attacks, and their impacts. [Read more...]
National Indigenous Peoples Day a time to celebrate, educate, reflect
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 [Read more...]
‘We won’t stop trying until every one of them is safe’
Since the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliates have worked tirelessly to help Afghan journalists and media workers at risk. This article was first published in a special Afghanistan newsletter that compiled key actions carried out by the IFJ and its affiliates all over the world. [Read more...]
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