Toronto: Worker Rights in the Gig Economy forum

June 18, 2019 Editor Event eventfairness in factualurban worker project

Workers of all kinds are invited to a forum called "Worker Rights in the Gig Economy" on Wednesday, June 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at New Horizons (1140 Bloor Street at Dufferin).

Andrew Cash of the Urban Worker Project is hosting the event, which will include a panel discussion with:

• Jan Simpson of CUPW

• The Justice for Foodora Couriers campaign

• Stephanie Procyk of the United Way

• Lise Lareau of the Canadian Media Guild's Fairness in Factual campaign

• Nadira Begum of the Workers’ Action Centre

To RSVP to the event and see full speaker bios and more information about the forum and its organizers, check out the event's Facebook page.

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 11-17

June 16, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Trudeau's government continues to fall short on media's access to information [J-Source] Eight social media strategy tips to take into your next…

Vancouver freelance mixer June 18

June 11, 2019 Editor Event eventfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Freelancers in the Vancouver area are invited to a "say hello to summer" get together on Tuesday, June 18 at Red Racer Taphouse (871 Beatty St.) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CMG Freelance president Don Genova will be in town so if you have any questions about pitching, freelance contracts or other aspects of freelance life, come down for a drink and a…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 4-10

June 10, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: China bans the Toronto Star [Toronto Star] Canada's writers urge parliament to make real changes on copyright [TWUC] Dear journalists of Canada:…

The Born Freelancer on Workplace Injuries

June 06, 2019 Editor Advice born freelancerfreelance lifethe born freelancer

This series of posts by the Born Freelancer shares personal experiences and thoughts on issues relevant to freelancers. Have something to add to the conversation? We’d love to hear from you in the comments. I know most people don't normally associate the phrase "workplace injuries" with the act of writing.One non-writer friend joked,…

Toronto: Game workers mixer June 10

June 03, 2019 Editor Event eventgame workersmedia mixer

If you work in the games industry in the Toronto area, you're invited to a free mixer on Monday, June 10 at Burdock Music Hall (1184 Bloor Street West) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Problems at work? Underworked and overpaid? Not sure what to do about it? Come out for an informal get together with colleagues in the industry. Chat with fellow game…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 28-June 3

June 02, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Maclean's, Toronto Life and Hazlitt major Magazine Awards medalists [Canadian Magazines] How (Not) To Report On Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside…

Toronto: Fairness in Factual spring mixer June 6

May 30, 2019 Editor Event cmgeventfairness in factualmedia mixer

If you're in the Toronto area and you work in factual television you're invited to a spring mixer hosted by the Canadian Media Guild's Fairness in Factual campaign.Come out on Thursday, June 6 at Hotel Ocho (195 Spadina Avenue) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for this informal get together. Join your factual TV colleagues for free drinks and…

Toronto: Media mixer on June 3

May 28, 2019 Editor Event eventmedia mixer

Toronto media workers, students and freelancers are invited to a media mixer on June 3 co-hosted by the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA) and CWA Canada Associate Members. The event is a welcome party to kick off the 2019 NCRA national conference. Come out on Monday, June 3 at Ryerson Trans Media Zone (10 Dundas Street…

Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 21-27

May 26, 2019 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Unpacking CBC's Strategic Plan – The Public Broadcaster and Public Funding [CMG] Political cartoonists are out of touch – it’s time to…