I honestly don't know if we are near the end of the lock out or not. The pressure surely is increasing on both sides to reach a settlement. I won't rehash all of the events in and around Parliament today, those have all been pretty thoroughly blogged and guessed about elsewhere. I will add that it appears that there may be an emergency debate in the house of commons as early as tomorrow. It appears that it is being pushed for by members of both the Liberal and NDP party. I do not have many details at this point but if you are interested in what I do know, please drop me an email .
Parliament aside for the moment, I have started to consider what happens after the lockout on a much more regular basis. This is due, in part, to Tod Maffin's planned get together on Thursday which should be very interesting. It is due, in part, to not knowing if I will be able to return to the CBC. But, beyond those things I picture what I see happening when the lockout is over - lingering tension and hostility between some in management and staff which could create an unproductive and uncomfortable environment. I also picture what needs to be done when this is over, which is alot of teamwork, brainstorming, hard work to recapture CBC's lost audience and make the CBC even stronger than before.
The Lockout Yahoo group I created on September second has served it's purpose well in the sharing of resources and information. But, it was always fated to be short term in nature, one day the lockout will end and then there are real challenges ahead - in many ways challenges greater than the lockout itself. To this end, I am going to attempt to do it again.
CBC Renewal
The purpose of this group is to monitor and comment on the politics surrounding the CBC, including financing, appointments to the board, appointments to senior management by the board, and other issues involving the present and future of the CBC.
Additionally, it is to share information, resources, knowledge and ideas on how to make the CBC better, stronger, and more relevant and dedicated to its mandate than ever before.
It is hoped that improved communication can help to avoid future labour disputes as well as prevent questions about whether or not the CBC is needed and wanted in Canada. To help insure free and open communication, this group is being established outside the control of the CBC itself. Anyone who wishes to participate is welcome.
The purpose of the new group is not to discuss the lockout itself, to keep score on the lockout, or to vent lingering resentment. It is for people, whoever they are, who want a better, stronger, CBC and anyone who is interested in building that is welcome. If you are interested go here.
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