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CWA PRESIDENT CHRIS SHELTON’S ADDRESS TO THE 75TH CWA CONVENTION

Written on Jun, 14, 2015 by admin in CWA | Leave a comment

read entire story here Brothers and Sisters: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I am deeply, deeply humbled—and truly honored—that you have placed your trust in me to lead this great union. Forty-seven years ago, when I Read more at: http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/cwa_president_chris_sheltons_address_to_the_75th_cwa_convention

CWA Canada forges coalition to take on TPP

Written on May, 27, 2015 by admin in CWA, CWA Canada | Leave a comment

Source: cwa-scacanada.ca CWA Canada is moving aggressively to open up a second front in North America in an all-out battle to stop the secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership from being adopted in this country. The union has hired former CBC foreign correspondent Bill Gillespie to help co-ordinate a campaign that will see the Trade Justice Network — a coalition of progressive groups concerned about fair …

LUNZER: WHAT’S IN A NAME? WHY IT’S PAST TIME FOR ‘NEWSGUILD’

Written on Jan, 05, 2015 by admin in CWA, NewsGuild, Newspapers | Leave a comment

Bernie Lunzer, President December 23, 2014 NewsGuild-CWA In 1995, when only 14 percent of Americans had internet access, I purchased the web domain name “NewsGuild.org.” I was convinced that local Guild leaders would vote to drop “paper” from our name at our next meeting. I was wrong. Delegates had strong and passionate feelings about “newspapers,” almost as if bracing against …

A MESSAGE FROM CWA PRESIDENT LARRY COHEN

Written on Oct, 02, 2014 by admin in CWA | Leave a comment

Sep 25, 2014 Dear Sisters and Brothers: After much thought, I have decided not to seek reelection next June as President of our union. I informed the Executive Board at our meeting September 18. I am confident that our Executive Board can support a strong candidate but this is not a campaign note and that decision is up to you. …

Sun Media continues death by 1,000 cuts, abandoning quality jobs and journalism

Written on Jul, 18, 2013 by admin in CWA, Journalism | Leave a comment

Death by a thousand cuts continues apace at Sun Media, which today announced it is shuttering 11 titles and axing 360 jobs. CWA Canada, which represents workers at several Sun Media newspapers, urged the company in a news release to reverse its self-destructive plan and to instead focus on quality local jobs and journalism to boost profits. Director Martin O’Hanlon …

Members ratify new contract at Times Colonist

Written on Oct, 11, 2012 by admin in CEP, CWA, CWA Canada, Glacier Media Inc, negotiations, Times Colonist | Leave a comment

Here are the voting results from the Victoria Joint Council of Newspaper Unions: TNG-CWA Guild 96% in favour of tentative agreement. TNG-CWA Mailers 92% in favour of tentative agreement. CEP Compositors 86% in favour of tentative agreement. CEP Pressmen 73% in favour …

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

Written on Dec, 05, 2011 by admin in Awards, CWA, Journalism | 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 …

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

Written on Nov, 01, 2011 by admin in CWA, CWA Canada | 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 …

CWA, IBEW agree on bargaining approach with Verizon

Written on Aug, 22, 2011 by admin in CWA, negotiations | Leave a comment

Source: The Newspaper Guild Members of CWA and IBEW at Verizon Communications will return to work on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at which time the contract will be back in force for an indefinite period. We have reached agreement with Verizon on how bargaining will proceed and how it will be restructured. The major issues remain to be discussed, but overall, …

Deadline deal averts strike at Windsor Star

Written on May, 16, 2011 by admin in CWA, Post Media, Union | Leave a comment

Source: cwa-scacanada.ca Windsor Typographical Union | CWA Canada Local 30553 A tentative deal reached between three unions and the Windsor Star mere minutes ahead of a Friday midnight strike deadline scored all-around thumbs up in ratification votes yesterday. The three-year collective agreement mostly preserves an enviable early-retirement provision that new owner Postmedia Network wanted to abolish. It was that stance …

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Category : CWA

CWA PRESIDENT CHRIS SHELTON’S ADDRESS TO THE 75TH CWA CONVENTION

CWA Canada forges coalition to take on TPP

LUNZER: WHAT’S IN A NAME? WHY IT’S PAST TIME FOR ‘NEWSGUILD’

A MESSAGE FROM CWA PRESIDENT LARRY COHEN

Sun Media continues death by 1,000 cuts, abandoning quality jobs and journalism

Members ratify new contract at Times Colonist

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

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

CWA, IBEW agree on bargaining approach with Verizon

Deadline deal averts strike at Windsor Star

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