CMG reports "modest progress" with CBC talks

TORONTO – With less than two weeks left before the Canadian Media Guild members working at the CBC would be in a legal strike position, the union today reported “modest progress”. However, it cautioned that much still had to be worked out. “Agreement has been reached on a small number of articles covering hospital, medical and dental benefits, callback, leave with/without pay, return to work after an illness and part-time employees,” says the CMG’s press release today. “We have also had some discussions on the core issue of employment status. The Guild has restated its willingness to address legitimate operational...