CBC disappointed with union offer

TORONTO – The Canadian Media Guild came to the bargaining table Thursday with a settlement offer. Management was not encouraged, to say the least. “The CBC is disappointed with the settlement offer tabled today by the CMG. After some positive momentum over the past weeks, the CMG's offer fails to move us closer to an agreement,” says a CBC statement. “The CMG didn't propose any compromise on the two key issues - Employment Status/Contract Employees and Staff Reduction including Demonstrated Occupational Qualifications. The proposal also moves us apart in five or six key areas by including additional issues never previously...