National Observer staff officially unionized with CWA Canada
Staff at the National Observer became CWA Canada’s newest members Wednesday with the announcement that an application for union certification had been approved. The [Read more...]
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Merger of 2 groups of independents gives birth to Canadian Freelance Guild
Two groups of independent freelancers are coming together to form a new organization within CWA Canada as the media union launches an exciting initiative. Members of the [Read more...]
Canadian journalists eligible for prestigious Hillman Prize
The call for entries for the 2020 Canadian Hillman Prize, which honours excellence in journalism in service of the common good, is now open. There is no fee to enter work [Read more...]
2020: Keeping Up the Fight for Press Freedom, Decent Jobs, Quality Journalism
A New Year’s message from CWA Canada President Martin O’Hanlon [Read more...]
National Observer Staff File To Unionize with CMG / CWA Canada
Staff at news website Canada’s National Observer have officially filed for union certification. The Canadian Media Guild, CWA Canada’s biggest local, filed yesterday with [Read more...]
Challenger Schleuss wins re-run election for president of NewsGuild
Challenger Jon Schleuss has won The NewsGuild-CWA election, unseating incumbent Bernie Lunzer to claim the presidency. The unofficial tally Tuesday showed Schleuss, a Los [Read more...]
Smyth regains helm of CMG in national election
Carmel Smyth has regained the helm of the Canadian Media Guild after defeating sitting president Kamala Rao in a national election. Smyth, who served two terms as president [Read more...]
VICE reporter takes press freedom award
A VICE Media reporter who fought and lost a four-year legal battle over an RCMP production order is the winner of the 2019 Arnold Amber Award for Investigative Journalism. [Read more...]
‘Next Norma Rae’ debuts in theatres across country
The movie musical that many are hoping will energize the labour movement will open in Cineplex theatres nationwide on Nov. 29. Stand! — being hailed by some as the “next [Read more...]
2 vying to head TNG to debate Saturday
The two contenders for presidency of The NewsGuild-CWA will square off Saturday in a live online debate, in which CWA Canada members can participate. Members can submit [Read more...]
