The Canadian Freelance Union condemns the comments made by Kevin O’Leary regarding imprisoning union members in Canada. The Canadian Freelance Union condemns the outrageous and unconstitutional comments made by Conservative…
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Just a reminder that CFU members may qualify for Press Cards! We have recently updated the information on our services page with information about requirements and the application process’ for…
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The Canadian Freelance Union (CFU) is seeking proposals to redesign and add enhanced features to the organization’s bilingual website and certain related online activities including monthly membership dues processing. The…
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The CFU executive voted unanimously to sign the letter below, an initiative of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression. To learn more about CJFE, you can visit their website here: http://www.cjfe.org/ The…
Read MoreLast week, journalist Justin Brake was arrested for covering the protests against the construction of the Muskrat Falls hydro plant in Newfoundland and Labrador. Justin was named in an injunction…
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This year marked the first time that the Canadian Freelance Union (CFU) had an official contingent in the Halifax Pride Parade and members represented their union with fierce pride. The…
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An analysis of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Submissions to the Changing Workplaces Review. On July 27, 2016, the Special Advisors to the Ontario Changing Workplaces Review issued their interim…
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The Canadian Freelance Union (CFU) is encouraged to see many options that would improve working conditions for freelance workers and independent contractors included in the interim report of the Changing…
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Full-time jobs are disappearing. Freelance work and wages are diminishing. Perhaps it’s time for media workers to put forward solutions to a sector in crisis. A group of freelancers got…
Read MoreEarlier this year, the Government of Alberta commissioned Heather Boyd to review the policy and procedures around granting press access to the Alberta Legislature Press Gallery. The Canadian Freelance Union…
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