… Unifor calls out Bell on ducking accountability for job cuts … The union also represents more than 2,100 members at Bell Media. The union launched its “ Shame on Bell ” campaign in … profits.” In June 2023 Bell Media eliminated 1,300 jobs. News coverage was further decimated last month with the …
… 1,300 layoffs and closure of 6 radio stations a deep cut for local news June 14, 2023 Share Main Image Image TORONTO – Unifor … to save.” The eliminated positions include a 6% cut at Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc.’s Bell Canada division, …
… Unifor calls federal government deal with Google over Online … to news outlets across the country, including independent media companies and those from Indigenous and …
… Global News layoffs further erodes democracy in Canada March 2, 2023 Share Main Image Image TORONTO –The news of layoffs and restructuring at Global News … newsrooms and puts democracy at risk as the number of media workers dwindles in the industry, says Unifor. “It is …
… Unifor joins NewsMedia Canada to support journalism fund June 16, 2017 Share … Canadian journalists and media workers joined today with NewsMedia Canada in requesting a federal fund to support …
… Unifor supports media workers during Postmedia restructuring January 18, … respect, not constantly worrying when the next axe in the newsroom will drop.” Workers became aware of Postmedia’s new … Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Sun and Montreal Gazette – citing news consumption habits of readers, needs of advertisers and …
… UniforMedia Director tells Bill C-11 Senate hearing to save local news November 1, 2022 Share Main Image Image OTTAWA –At a … Online Streaming Act – is missing one caveat: to save local news. “This is a top of mind issue,” said Lana Payne, Unifor …
… Media Advisory: Unifor negotiations with Detroit Three begin … remote coverage. Journalists wishing to join the afternoon news conference participate in the Question & Answer portion … one pool videographer and one pool still photographer. The news conference will be open to accredited media and will …
… Unifor encourages all governments to halt ads on Meta platforms … TORONTO – In the wake of Meta’s threat to ban Canadian news on its platforms because of the Online News Act, Unifor … towards supporting local news and Canadian content in the media. The federal government has made it law for digital …
… Conference examines ways non-profit newsorganizations can save local news May 23, 2019 Share Media Advisory MONTREAL – Unifor’s Media Council Conference …
… Unifor applauds recommendation for regulation of internet TV … “Every broadcaster should contribute to sponsoring Canadian news, sports and entertainment viewing, whether it is … broadcast TV companies,” said Jake Moore, UniforMedia Council Chair. “If digital giants like Netflix, …
… Layoffs at Global mean further cuts to local news February 15, 2018 Share Image February 15, 2018 TORONTO- Unifor is concerned about the continued erosion of … announced today by watering down the obligations for big media companies like Corus to protect local news and it’s …
… Unifor calls for respect for Torstar workers amidst dissolution … Share Main Image Image TORONTO –Unifor is disheartened that news of a court application to dissolve NordStar Capital … company of Torstar and the Toronto Star, came from a media outlet, rather than the employer. "Today's unexpected …
… Unifor lauds much-needed local news review February 17, 2016 … it will be launching an investigation into the decline of media and its effect on Canadian society. "The ability of …
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