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PNG bargaining update

Written on Dec, 10, 2011 by in , , | Leave a comment

The full bargaining committee for PNG contract talks met December 5th in the union office to review the state of negotiations. President Mike Bocking reported on the many external factors affecting the talks – uncertainty in the economy, the industry and with the company. Committee members reported that the recent sale of all of Postmedia’s B.C. newspapers, except PNG, and …

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Godfrey on Postmedia’s executive shakeup

Written on Dec, 08, 2011 by in , , | Leave a comment

Source: marketingmag.ca Will ‘digital first’ lead to a digital burst? The following appears in the Dec. 12 issue of Marketing In his bio on the Postmedia Network website, one of the responsibilities for executive vice-president of digital media Malcolm Kirk included chairing a special committee undertaking Postmedia Network’s “transformation plan.” Kirk and two fellow Postmedia executives, chief information officer Ed …

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CWA Canada and CAJ launch new journalism award for excellence in labour reporting

Written on Dec, 05, 2011 by in , , | Leave a comment

Source: cwa-scacanada.ca Has your journalism advanced the Canadian public’s understanding of a labour issue? Have you been creative in telling stories about workers and their unions? Has your story had an impact on policy or law? The Canadian Association of Journalists is pleased to announce there’s now an award for that — the CWA Canada / CAJ Award for Excellence in Labour …

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RRSP ripoffs

Written on Nov, 30, 2011 by in , | Leave a comment

Source: straightgoods.ca CLC presents straight talk on RRSP and mutual fund management fees. Dateline: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 from the Canadian Labour Congress Think you have a good deal with your RRSP? Think again. RRSPs and mutual funds have failed to deliver. Too many retirees are left with a goose egg instead of a nest egg. Check out our handy, …

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Editors betray their unhappiness with owners in anonymous survey

Written on Nov, 15, 2011 by in | Leave a comment

Source: guardian.co.uk The clash between the aspirations of editors and the gloomy reality of their situation is highlighted in a survey carried out by the Society of Editors that was released today. It is clear from the responses by editors – who answered survey questions anonymously – that they do not feel they are well served by proprietors and publishers.  …

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Glacier Reports Third Quarter Results

Written on Nov, 11, 2011 by in | Leave a comment

Source:  glaciermedia.ca Read Glacier Third Quarter Results here

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Postmedia puts focus on digital with management shuffle

Written on Nov, 09, 2011 by in , , | Leave a comment

Source: theglobeandmail.com The country’s largest newspaper publisher, Postmedia Network Canada Corp., has announced a shakeup of its senior management team with the departure of three top executives – including the person in charge of its much-touted “digital first” strategy. read entire story here

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Guild calls out Quebecor on its ‘dirty war’ against CBC

Written on Nov, 01, 2011 by in , | Leave a comment

Source: cwa-scacanada.ca 2011.10.28 | CWA Canada Local 30213 | Canadian Media Guild Quebecor media outlets were all but silent today on uncharacteristically public accusations that it is waging a “dirty war” against the CBC. CWA Canada’s largest Local, the Canadian Media Guild, pulled no punches when it came to the defence of the public broadcaster, which has been moved by …

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What’s in a union?

Written on Oct, 28, 2011 by in , , | Leave a comment

Source: j-source.ca   Rhiannon Russell listens in as journalists from the Hamilton Spectator, Toronto Star, London Free Press and CTV discuss unions in the newsroom, publisher influence and working for free. Hamilton Spectator reporter Nicole MacIntyre opened the panel discussion with a tale of woe. Six years ago, her friend and (now former) colleague jumped ship for the National Post …

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Times Colonist wins top reporting award

Written on Oct, 27, 2011 by in , , | Leave a comment

Source: timescolonist.com The Times Colonist has won the 2011 Jack Webster Award for best news reporting of the year. Times Colonist reporter Katie DeRosa took home the prize in the best news reporting category for print for her series “Policing the police.” Read entire story here

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