C-11

Bell Canada Enterprises Inc.'s 1,300 layoffs and closure of 6 radio stations a deep cut for local news

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星期三, 六月 14, 2023

"These layoffs cut deep, especially in smaller communities that rely on local news, and undermines democracy," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

Key Points: 
  • "These layoffs cut deep, especially in smaller communities that rely on local news, and undermines democracy," said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
  • "Bell had other choices, in anticipation of policy changes, but chose to pull the trigger on these layoffs.
  • The eliminated positions include a 6% cut at Bell Media, which is part of BCE Inc.'s Bell Canada division, which impact CTV television network, specialty TV channels, radio stations and production studios.
  • The Bell Media cuts specifically impact management, production, editorial and operations positions, sales and marketing and administrative and clerical jobs.

Unifor Media Director tells Bill C-11 Senate hearing to save local news

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星期二, 十一月 1, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - At a Senate hearing today, Unifor Media Director Randy Kitt testified that Bill C-11 otherwise known as the Online Streaming Act is missing one caveat: to save local news.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - At a Senate hearing today, Unifor Media Director Randy Kitt testified that Bill C-11 otherwise known as the Online Streaming Act is missing one caveat: to save local news.
  • Bill C-11 is a modernization of the Broadcasting Act to bring foreign internet streamers (e.g.
  • Unifor represents more than 10,000 media workers, including 5,000 members in the broadcast and film industries.
  • Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy.