A new website is giving a public face to the hundreds of professionals who are determined to secure better pay, benefits and working conditions in the unscripted TV industry. The Fairness…
TORONTO (Jan. 29, 2019) – Two of Canada’s top media and entertainment unions announced an innovative partnership today to improve working conditions and organize workers in factual/reality television. The International…
If you work in factual TV and are wondering what’s going on with the class action lawsuit against Cineflix Canada, you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about it…
The Canadian Media Guild has launched a new salary survey for people who work in factual TV production. Modelled on a similar survey launched earlier this year in the U.S.,…
Claim says hundreds hired improperly, denied pay & benefits TORONTO (Oct. 9, 2018) – The Canadian Media Guild / CWA Canada is welcoming a $35-million class action lawsuit filed by law…
Why Canada should follow others and take on fake ‘independent contractors’ An op-ed by Lise Lareau, Canadian Media Guild and Chris Roberts, Canadian Labour Congress As Ottawa considers revisions to…
If you work in factual TV in the Toronto area you’re invited to a social night hosted by the Canadian Media Guild. This event is scheduled for Thursday, July 19 from 6:00 to 9:00…
This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? We’d love to hear from you in the…
The Canadian Media Guild is holding another mixer in Toronto for factual television workers. The event is next Wednesday, June 22nd from 5:30 to 8:30 at the Roxy Bar (19 Charlotte…
If you’re in Vancouver and work in factual television, you’re invited to a social gathering and information session hosted by the Canadian Media Guild next week. Come and enjoy a drink and…
