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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Canwest newspapers’ creditors listed

January 14th, 2010

Newsprint suppliers and financial institutions are owed the most money by Canwest’s publishing side, according to a document filed this week as part of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) …

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Coming soon: New owners for Canwest papers

January 13th, 2010

Members of Local 2000 who work for Canwest-owned papers will soon have a new employer. The sale of Canwest LP Entities — the company’s newspaper and related websites — could …

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Canwest enters bankruptcy protection

January 8th, 2010

The inevitable finally happened Friday as Canwest’s newspaper division entered creditor protection. While this ends one kind of uncertainty for Local 2000 members who work at Canwest owned-operations, new questions …

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ONIL deadline Jan. 31 at PNG

January 7th, 2010

Pacific Newspaper Group employees interested in ONIL (obviously-next-in-line) opportunities for temporary promotions or career advancement must submit their names to the Company and the Union by January 31st, 2010 so …

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Letter from Media VP about Hollinger CCAA filing

January 6th, 2010

Dear colleagues:

Here’s basic rundown of where we are with the Hollinger CCAA filing.

Several years ago, Hollinger Canadian Publishing Holdings Co. (”Hollinger”) sold its newspaper businesses in Canada and, since that time, …

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Local retirees caught in Hollinger CCAA filing

January 2nd, 2010

Some retired former Local 2000 members may be adversely affected by the restructuring of Hollinger Canadian Publishing Holdings Co. that is currently underway.

Based on documents filed with the Ontario Court …

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Hollinger Canada files for CCAA protection

January 2nd, 2010

The last remnant of Hollinger’s Canadian media empire has filed for Ontario Court of Justice protection under the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (CCAA).

Hollinger Canadian Publishing Holdings Co. (HCPH), which has …

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