Striking workers on the air with Radio Free Saint John
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After nearly a month on the picket line, the seven striking employees of MBS Radio have been back on the air for the past few days. The striking members of…
Fighting private radio’s “culture of fear”
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The employees of MBS Radio in Saint John just want a contract. Watch the video, read about the Canadian Media Guild’s negotiations with Maritime Broadcasting System on behalf of its…
New alliance to fight for rights for freelancers
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The alliance between the Canadian Media Guild and the Canadian Writers Group was officially launched today. It’s a first-ever alliance between an agency that represents independent journalists and a union…
Rogers refuses to remove writer’s work from Yahoo
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This fall, Rogers Publishing started syndicating work by independent journalists on line. The Canadian Writers Group (CWG) noticed in September that stories from late 2009 and early 2010 by Patricia…
What do you do when you’re stiffed?
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A small group of freelancers recently had this experience. They were engaged by a Toronto-based publisher to provide material for some specialized periodicals. The terms of the contract were clear…
Tips for negotiating a contract with an engager
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GET IT IN BLACK AND WHITE: Always sign a contract before you begin work. Document your negotiations and the promises of your editors. It will help ensure you get paid…