Factual TV/Cineflix class action Q&A and webinar

November 06, 2018 Editor Event cmgeventfactual tvfairness in factualwebinar

If you work in factual TV and are wondering what's going on with the class action lawsuit against Cineflix Canada, you'll have the opportunity to find out more about it and ask questions next week.

The Canadian Media Guild is holding an interactive webinar and Q&A for anyone interested in finding out more about this legal action. It's scheduled for Tuesday, November 13 from 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm EST.

During the webinar you'll hear from the 'representative plaintiff', Anna Bourque, about why we need this action now. You'll be able to ask questions to the lawyer at Cavalluzzo LLP, Tassia Poynter, who is heading up this lawsuit. And we'll also talk about how forming a union can help us go beyond the class action to make permanent improvements in our industry.

This free interactive webinar is hosted by the CMG's Fairness in Factual campaign. You can register to participate at this link. You'll have the option to participate in this webinar anonymously.

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