CWA Canada: Blaming unions for Postmedia job cuts ‘dishonest’
Postmedia CEO Andrew MacLeod was “being misleading at best” when he blamed unions for the latest round of staff cuts, CWA Canada President Martin O’Hanlon says. In a [Read more...]
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Media union Locals reject Postmedia pay cuts
Leaders of CWA Canada Locals at nine Postmedia dailies have rejected a company proposal for a temporary wage cut, saying they have “sacrificed enough.” They held [Read more...]
Postmedia pay cut would be ‘tough sell’ for unions
Leaders of CWA Canada Locals at newspapers in three provinces will hold a conference call tonight to decide their response to Postmedia’s moves to cut labour costs during [Read more...]
Private Canadian media outlets facing extinction, journalism advocate warns
Daniel Bernhard is Executive Director of FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting, a citizen’s movement that is not affiliated with any broadcaster or political party. FRIENDS defends Canadian culture and democracy, and advocates for fearless journalism and a strong CBC, whose thousands of workers are represented by the Canadian Media Guild (CWA Canada Local 30213). [Read more...]
CWA Canada stands up for workers amid SaltWire layoffs
CWA Canada says it will ensure that collective agreements and workers rights are respected as SaltWire Network announces plans to temporarily lay off 250 staff amid the [Read more...]
Remaining staff struggle to cope after layoffs at Ottawa Citizen, Canadian Press
CWA Canada members at two news operations that are laying off yet more staff are struggling to cope with the grim realities of their decimated workplaces. Postmedia has [Read more...]
Members at Sault Star make gains in five-year deal
It took more than two years of persistence, but the unionized staff at the daily newspaper in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., have a new collective agreement with Postmedia [Read more...]
Media union hails Godfrey’s step down as Postmedia CEO
Media union CWA Canada, which represents staff at several Postmedia newspapers, welcomes the announcement that Paul Godfrey is stepping down as CEO. “It’s just a shame [Read more...]
Big win on health benefits for CWA Canada members in Kingston, North Bay
An arbitrator has upheld a ‘me too’ provision negotiated by CWA Canada that will see members who work at Postmedia newspapers in Kingston and North Bay get the same [Read more...]
Montreal Guild prepares for showdown at Gazette with Postmedia
Members of the Montreal Newspaper Guild (MNG) are steeling themselves to withstand any intimidation Postmedia might be planning as bargaining at The Gazette resumes. The [Read more...]
