The Media Union of BC, (Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada Local 2000) is the oldest continuous union in BC. We remain focused on the future, with 2,500 members across the province in the media and other dynamic industries.

Local News

Local 2000 clothing now available

February 22nd, 2010

CEP Local 2000 has created a new logo and has arranged for a clothing company through which  members may purchase Union clothing.

Cavan Advertising was established in 1985 and has been …

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Message for Local Canwest retirees

February 4th, 2010

Local 2000 retirees, or those from its predecessor locals, who worked for a Canwest-owned newspaper or printing plant, should sign a document indicating that they wish to be represented by …

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At least 26 express interest in Canwest papers

February 1st, 2010

At least 26 prospective investors have so far expressed interest in making bids for Canwest newspaper assets, according to documents filed Monday with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice as …

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Other News

The end of newspapers

March 10th, 2010

Journalists are now in the same situation as steel workers in the1970s: they are destined to disappear, but they don’t know it. That was the assessment of a banker from …

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Quebecor profit soars

March 10th, 2010

Quebecor Inc  had a $73.8-million profit in the fourth quarter, as the Montreal-based media company benefited from growth in its telecommunications segment and productivity improvements in its news media.

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Kill Shaw’s Canwest TV deal, Goldman asks court

March 10th, 2010

Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs has asked an appeals court to kill the sale of Canwest Global Communications’ television assets to cable operator Shaw Communications.

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