A strike appears to be looming at the Globe and Mail. The union representing editorial, circulation and advertising sales workers at the Globe says they could be on strike by midnight Wednesday. Unifor says the 320 members are seeking pension protection and an end to what it says is a pay gap between male and female employees. They have been negotiating…
Diversity of employees is more than just good journalistic practice — it is a labour issue. Continue Reading Employees have the power to make their newsrooms more diverse
“It’s clear that the company’s threat of a lockout influenced the result:” CWA Canada president. Continue Reading Ottawa Citizen, Sun union vote in favour of new contract
In June, Postmedia announced a restructuring plan that included 10 per cent cut in salary expenses. Continue Reading Here are all the people who left Postmedia this summer
Company urges workers to ‘move on’ from deal that expired 34 months ago. Continue Reading Postmedia threatens to lock out Ottawa Citizen and Sun staff if offer rejected
Montreal Newspaper Guild coordinating with Ottawa Newspaper Guild; potential for labour action at both newsrooms at the same time. Continue Reading Ottawa union bargaining results may reverberate across Postmedia
Inside the push to put workers on CBC’s board of directors. Continue Reading Public broadcasting, private boardrooms
23 unionized positions are being cut to union’s best understanding: CMG president Continue Reading Vice Canada hit with round of layoffs
Statistics Canada data shows that between 2001 and 2016 the total number of journalists in the country declined by only 7 percent – and it looks like hiring is starting to inch upwards again. Continue Reading There are fewer journalists in Canada than 15 years ago — but not as few as you might think
Seven names on management’s list of employees were challenged by the union in 2017. Continue Reading No union at National Post after CWA Canada loses certification vote