Partners: CWA Canada locals, students, Canadian University Press
CWA Canada has forged a unique partnership with a national student newspaper wire service to help student journalists learn the craft and learn more about the positive role unions play in the workplace and society.
CWA Canada is working with the Canadian University Press (CUP) to sign up associate members and arrange mentorships between students and journalists in the union’s locals.
More than 200 students already have signed up as associate members. They are eligible to apply for internships at media companies where CWA Canada represents workers and also receive the union’s eNewsletter with information about journalism and labour issues. CWA Canada also sponsors CUP conferences and awards.
This program “shows students the good, selfless work unions do, and hopefully lays the foundation for future members to stand up for workplace and social justice,” said CWA Canada Director Martin O’Hanlon. “We’re excited to be a partner with CUP on this innovative and progressive initiative” that provides a real and valuable connection for students with professional journalists.