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The Canadian Freelance Guild
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Home to Canada's experts in the business of freelancing.

We are a national, member-first, digital-first community of media professionals.

http://CanadianFreelanceGuild.ca

Proud members of CWA-Canada, the Media Union.
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It's not just about shopping. It's about all of your onine activities. If you read Canadian publications, they get the ad revenue, which goes to Canadian publishers, writers, photograhers, designers, and so on.

#ClickCanadian because it matters.
March 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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CBC's investigative programs, such as The Fifth Estate and Marketplace, have a rich history of exposing threats to Canadians' health, safety, and finances. Their relentless journalism has led to stronger consumer protections and heightened public awareness.

#Canada #CdnPoli
March 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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A win for labour rights - and rule of law!
March 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Telus: stop your union busting in Turkey!
March 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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It’s borderline criminal.
March 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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📢 This International Women’s Day, Stand Up for Public Broadcasting!

The CBC has long been a platform for women’s voices, amplifying groundbreaking journalism, powerful storytelling, and diverse perspectives from across the country. From fearless reporters to visionary creators... (cont)
#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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CANADA: The United Steelworkers union will not back down in the face of Trump’s economic attack on Canada usw.ca/the-united-s...
The United Steelworkers union will not back down in the face of Trump’s economic attack on Canada - USW Canada
TORONTO – United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director for Canada Marty Warren is blasting U.S. President Donald Trump’s reckless and unjustified tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S., calling ...
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March 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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USA: Tesla's valuation is coming into question by this teacher union au.finance.yahoo.com/video/teslas...
Tesla's valuation is coming into question by this teacher union
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) labor union is urging asset management firms to reconsider Tesla's (TSLA) valuation, highlighting particular concerns tied to potential risks for teacher pens...
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March 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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A political ambush in plain sight, with Putin cheering the gang-up in real time.
February 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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It’s almost like Trump’s political chaos has bad consequences.
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · Feb 20
US stocks fell Thursday after the world’s largest retailer warned that 2025 would be a rollercoaster ride and said it expected sales to slow this year amid fears that consumers are tapped out.
Dow falls 600 points as inflation and tariff fears hit Main Street | CNN Business
US stocks fell Thursday after the world’s largest retailer warned that 2025 would be a rollercoaster ride and said it expected sales to slow this year amid fears that consumers are tapped out.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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A public broadcaster is vital to our culture and democracy. Yes to CBC, No to Poilievre!
Poilievre says he'd stop 'wasteful spending' on CBC and across government
As Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge pitches her vision for CBC/Radio-Canada's future, including a funding increase, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre says CBC Television has low ratings and ...
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February 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Stand on guard for quality Canadian journalism. Stand on guard for local news. Stand on guard for the CBC! Please sign the petition …
Local Matters
It's time to stand up for Canada!
www.localmatterscanada.ca
February 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Some very concerning research, this is why it's essential to have national watch-dogs to report on these kind of stories !
February 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan
The ‘Gulf of America’ feud is about something bigger: Trump wants to control the media | Margaret Sullivan
The president punished the AP for choosing its own language, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The press must show unity
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February 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Calling Bluesky an echo chamber misses the point, because what Bluesky offers is a chance to redefine how humans treat one another online, where so many of us live. www.thestar.com/opinion/star...
Bruce Arthur: Bluesky may be our chance to build the type of online world that X has abandoned
Bluesky offers tools to shape your experience online, instead of being forced to exist in the echo chamber that defines X.
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November 28, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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A Big Day tomorrow: We wrap up our first ever Black Friday $10 Trial Membership Sale, and hold our biggest ever panel of experts to answer your questions about getting started as a freelancer.

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Canadian Freelance Guild - CFG Experts Workshop - The Freelancer Starter Kit
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November 29, 2024 at 9:55 PM
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Irony of the Week? Chinese state media are unhappy with Elon Musk thanks to the mass exodus from Twitter to Bluesky. A huge investment gone to waste. Apparently it's not so easy to game the Bluesky algorithm.

Thanks, Elon, even if it was an unintended consequence.

www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Bluesky boom worries Chinese media | Semafor
State outlets, which put considerable resources into amassing millions of followers on Elon Musk’s social media platform, have recently seen their growth plateau.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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if you’re buying stuff today and want to know more about the massive impact that marginalized workers have had on the evolution of workers’ rights, labor unions, and how we got to this moment, might I suggest my book? It’s on sale at this union shop! www.powells.com/book/fight-l...
Cover of my book, FIGHT LIKE HELL: The Untold History of American Labor
November 29, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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"TVO members chose to enforce their collective agreement recently and the employer proceeded to lay off 16 workers."

@cwacanada1.bsky.social on this week's layoffs in the online news division of TVO:
Enforcing negotiated rights leads to layoffs at TVO  - Canadian Media Guild
Union Siblings,  This week, 16 CMG members working at TVO have been informed by the company that they are being […]
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November 29, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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BLACK WOMEN IN #STEM

i made a starter pack for black women in the field of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and would really love to keep adding to it so please hmu if you fit the criteria or know someone who does! 🧪

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November 18, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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Time's running out on our Black Friday Trial Membership: get 30-days for just $10 dollars.

We're here to help freelancers learn more, earn more, and achieve more...we're member-run, member-operated, and member focused.

The sale ends Saturday.

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Black Friday Sale: 30-day Trial Membership | Canadian Freelance Guild
Building a new union movement
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November 27, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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Last chance to register for our panel of freelance experts ready to answer your questions about preparing for your financial year end. They've been there, done it, and can help you avoid common pitfalls.

Registration closes at noon ET today.

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November 21, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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📰 You joined a (journalism) union—now what?

Join Danielle Newsome of The NewsGuild & the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) to discuss how unions can protect & empower YOU.

📅 TOMORROW, 7 PM ET
🔗: bit.ly/JournalismUnionsWebinar
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November 19, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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CANADA: Why are 55,000 Canada Post workers on strike? www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Why are Canada Post workers on strike?
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is on strike. Here’s what they’re asking for, in their own words.
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November 20, 2024 at 11:58 AM
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If you're a Canadian media freelancer and want to try us out, now the time during our first ever Black Friday sale.

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Check out our archive of expert panels on a wide range of relevant topics:

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Black Friday Sale: 30-day Trial Membership | Canadian Freelance Guild
Building a new union movement
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November 16, 2024 at 4:20 PM