Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I get a copy of the current collective agreement between the Canadian Media Guild and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation?

A: Send an e-mail to carmel@cmgtoronto.ca or help@cmgtoronto.ca. You can also download a copy in PDF format via our resources section.

Q: How do I know if I’m a temp or a contract employee?

A: You may be hired on a temp basis...MORE

Q: How do I know if I’m a temp or a casual employee?

A: There is no such thing as a ‘casual’ employee in our current collective agreement.  Temps hired for less than 13 weeks, on a ‘per occasion’ or ‘as needed’ basis, are sometimes referred to as ‘casuals’ to differentiate them from those temps who have worked more than 13 weeks.

Q: As a temporary employee, when do I qualify for benefits?

A: Temporary employees who qualify for benefits...MORE

Q: How do I know if I’m self-assigned?

A: If an assignment allows flexibility in arranging hours of work... MORE

Q: Do I get maternity benefits if I’m on contract?

A: Good Question.  We’re looking into it.

Q: Why are most new contracts going to employees in Unit 2 ( former CEP members)?

A: They’re not.  While it may seem there are a lot of new contract jobs in Unit 2, there are even more in the other areas (Unit 1 & 2) that have traditionally used contract hires.  The CBC Branch and the Toronto local of the Guild are monitoring the CBC’s use of contract employees.  The CBC is permitted to fill new or vacant positions as contract jobs as long as the total number of contract employees does not exceed an amount equal to 9.5% of the permanent workforce plus 80 positions.

Q: Can my supervisor ask me to be ‘on call’ when I’m on a legal holiday or day off?

A: There is no provision in the collective agreement for being on call...MORE
 

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