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 2,200 members across the province in the media and other dynamic industries.
Local News
Information meeting — Section 54 notice
May 10th, 2013
On May 8, 2013 Pacific Newspaper Group gave notice to Local 2000 under Section 54 of the B.C. Labour Code of measures it plans to take that may have an …
Read More »PNG gives Section 54 notice of job reductions
May 8th, 2013
Pacific Newspaper Group today gave notice to Local 2000 under Section 54 of the B.C. Labour Code of measures it plans to take that may have an impact on a …
Read More »Update: PNG buyout/possible layoff information
May 5th, 2013
The following (updated with the company’s current position on Friday May 3) information was presented Wednesday May 1, 2013 to Local 2000 members working at Pacific Newspaper Group concerning a …
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Obama’s justice department attacks news gathering
May 20th, 2013
It is now well known that the Obama justice department has prosecuted more government leakers under the 1917 Espionage Act than all prior administrations combined – in fact, double the …
Read More »UK paywall will require 300k subscribers to break even
May 17th, 2013
The Sun will need to attract more than 250,000 subscribers to its £2-per-week online service to cover the loss of online advertising and recoup the £30m-plus it paid for the …
Read More »Windsor Star moves into new building, invites readers in
May 17th, 2013
The Windsor Star has moved into swanky new digs, made its first foray into outdoor advertising, and opened a news café that executives hope will spark more reader interaction with …
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