In defense of blue-collar creative work
On the necessity of valuing the labour of writing Continue Reading In defense of blue-collar creative work
-
-
Why precarious work endangers the future of public broadcasting and journalism in Canada
Almost two months into the TVO strike, a final offer was rejected and workers are staying on the picket line. TVO union branch president Meredith Martin on organizing, the role of solidarity across media and the need for public broadcasting Continue Reading Why precarious work endangers the future of public broadcasting and journalism in Canada
-
‘Stronger together’: Canadian national freelancing summit unites unions, labour organizers
Workers, advocates plan to combat stagnant wages, problematic contracts and worsening precarity Continue Reading ‘Stronger together’: Canadian national freelancing summit unites unions, labour organizers
-
Pandemic field notes from small market media
Low pay, high demands, racism and isolation go with reporting jobs in smaller and rural markets. The conditions raise questions about how to keep local news alive and attract the journalists needed to report it Continue Reading Pandemic field notes from small market media
-
Gig worker legislation fuels debate on freelance journalism labour
What Calif. bill showcases about pitfalls in legal approaches to securing protections, decent pay for freelancers Continue Reading Gig worker legislation fuels debate on freelance journalism labour
-
Laws must change, politician says after N.L. man acquitted of FHITP slur
JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland politician is hoping to change provincial harassment laws following the acquittal of a man who hurled sexual obscenities at a female TV reporter in St. John’s. Cathy Bennett says laws on workplace sexual harassment are badly outdated. On Tuesday, provincial court Judge Colin Flynn dismissed a single charge against 28-year-old…
-
How did we get here? Chronicle Herald strike enters thirteenth month as talks once again break down
By Kat Eschner The 55 Halifax Chronicle Herald employees who walked off the job on January 23, 2016 are now in their second year of striking. But in a release dated Feb. 9, the president of the union that represents them said only eight days of that time have been spent at the bargaining table… -
Memo: Agreement reached over Toronto Star newsroom culture review
The following memo was sent to Toronto Star staff on Oct. 14, 2016, by Alan K. Bower, Executive Director, Labour Relations Toronto Star and Star Media Group, and Steve Gjorkes, Unit Chair Unifor Local 87M. Staff: We are pleased to jointly announce an agreement has been reached and signed between the company and the union to… -
While workers strike, Chronicle Herald starts hiring
By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor The Chronicle Herald is hiring while its newsroom staff pickets outside. A job ad for multiple team editors and a content writer based in Sydney, N.S., was posted on the Chronicle Herald website. The team editor positions were also posted on the job board JeffGaulin.com on Feb. 16—the deadline for…