Study this! Even more reasons to join a union, from a librarian
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You’ve seen it here before. We’re not shy about our support for unions, and whether it’s the Born Freelancer explaining why unions are boss or a fun video from the…
Stake your claims: More tax tips for freelancers from the Born Freelancer
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This series of posts by the Born Freelancer will share personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? Your input is welcome…
Fun, retro-style video from CMG drives home reasons to join a union
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For those not yet convinced, this video commissioned by the Canadian Media Guild/CWA Canada cheekily illustrates a few good reasons to join a union. Produced by MyFilm Productions, with music…
Letter from CP Ottawa bureau workers expresses anger, disappointment over contract negotiations
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Our post earlier this week about the contract negotiations between the Canadian Media Guild, on behalf of its members, and The Canadian Press focused on what both those bodies are…
The Canadian Media Guild fights on behalf of its members in negotiations with The Canadian Press
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When the company you’re negotiating with starts off by calling its financial situation “dire,” it’s probably safe to assume you’re in for a long and bumpy ride. That’s the message…
Thomson Reuters Moves 22 Canadian Jobs to India
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The Thomson Reuters newsroom in Toronto will lose a third of its employees this spring, when the news agency will offshore its online desk. Management informed employees today that 17…
Required reading: A look at freelance writers and collective organizing in Canada
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Nicole S. Cohen, a PhD candidate in York University’s Communication and Culture graduate program, is working on a large project on historical and contemporary efforts to organize freelance writers. As…
WANTED: Freelance writer (or best offer)
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Is this what the publishing world has come to that companies in search of freelance writers must resort to Craigslist?
New Star freelance contracts raising eyebrows
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The Toronto Star has been issuing new agreements to its freelancers that contain broader language than previous ones. According to some freelancers we heard from, there was less pressure to…
Taking stock: what have previous freelancer surveys uncovered?
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Keeping track of what’s happening in the media field is of benefit to everyone, whether you’re on staff, in management, or a freelancer. When negotiating terms for your own work,…