August 22, 2005

 

Canadian Media Guild Members Locked Out By the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.;

New York Guild Members Advised Not

To Work For the CBC

 

Our sisters and brothers at the Canadian Media Guild, TNG-CWA Local 30213, who have been locked out for more than a week by the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., report that some U.S.-based reporters, including some New York Guild members, have been appearing on CBC television news and on CBC Radio.  Guild members should be aware that providing news reports, appearing as guest commentators or providing technical support to the CBC during this lockout is scabbing.  Please don’t assist the CBC in its efforts to bust its union and outsource public broadcasting and good journalism in Canada.  DO NOT DO WORK FOR THE CBC WHILE IT CONTINUES TO LOCK OUT ITS EMPLOYEES.

 

For excellent updates on the lockout and on the great support our members are receiving throughout Canada, go to www.cbcontheline.ca.

 

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8/22/05