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A few tickets left for Yes, We Are Worthy
There are only a few tickets left for next Tuesday’s panel discussion in Toronto, Yes, we are worthy: making it in the freelance world. Award-winning journalist and humourist Andrew Clark has been added to the panel, which also includes bestselling author Ann Douglas and media labour researcher Nicole Cohen. The panelists will discuss the challenges of freelancing and look at […]
A few spots left for the Freelance Survival Seminar
Registration for the Canadian Media Guild’s Freelance Survival Seminar in Toronto closed on Tuesday, but there are still a couple of spots left. If you’re hoping to attend, fill out the registration form today to secure a seat for the day-long event. The seminar is scheduled for Wednesday September 25th from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Lillian H. […]
Toronto Freelance Survival seminar set for September 25
Freelancers in Toronto and surrounding areas take note: there’s a day-long seminar approaching that’s designed to help you make the most of your skills and talents. The Freelance Survival Series is scheduled for Wednesday September 25th from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Lillian H. Smith Public Library in Toronto. The event, which is being organized by […]
Do you freelance for CBC? Have your say!
The Canadian Media Guild is starting negotiations for a new collective agreement. Every time they go to the table, the Guild wants to make sure it’s addressing the concerns of its members — and that includes freelancers. If you freelance for CBC, they want your input. Take a minute to fill out the CMG survey and […]
Striking Saint John 7 hit one-year anniversary
Today is a big day for the Saint John 7. One year ago — on June 25, 2012 — the seven radio employees began their strike against the Halifax-based Maritime Broadcasting System after trying for almost a year to negotiate a fair wage. Lise Lareau, National Vice-President of the Canadian Media Guild, wrote a post […]
CMG Freelance Branch investigates call for submissions
Regular freelance contributors to CBC Radio’s DNTO program received an email a couple of weeks ago from DNTO on behalf of a new summer radio program called, ‘How To Do It’. It was a call for submissions which included these paragraphs: “We’re looking for 3-5 minute anecdotes that you’re willing to share on the radio. […]
CMG seeking Freelance Branch executive
The Canadian Media Guild’s Freelance Branch is looking for someone in the GTA to join their branch executive this month. This is a volunteer position, but wage replacement, travel and per diems are covered when you’re on official Guild business. This position will give you a chance to help other freelancers in your area with contract […]
James Moore responds to CMG’s letter about TC Media funding
The Canadian Media Guild has received a reply to a letter they sent to the Minister of Canadian Heritage last month regarding financial assistance given to TC Media through the Canada Periodical Fund. The CMG expressed concerns about the TC Media funding in light of the new contract the publisher tried to impose on freelancers earlier […]
Digital Media Mixer in Liberty Village
Torontonians who work in digital media are invited to an event at the Brazen Head Pub on Wednesday, June 19th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is being put on by MediaTech Commons, a CMG-run community for Canadians working in digital media. A talk by Mandy Gilbert, founder and CEO of Creative Niche — a recruiter […]
