Tuesday, February 17, 2004  
Periodical Writers Association Jams 4 Justice

:: Posted by max @ 2/17/2004 09:17:00 AM
Nope, not a comic jam. Co: Jack Ruttan on the comix jam news group

Swing on by The Only in Paradise Café on Friday, Feb 20-04, and see scribes play rock star for an evening to support writers’ rights. The Periodical Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) presents a night of song, celebration and electronic rights.



Proceeds from the Jam for Justice will go to the Heather Robertson class action lawsuit fund. A freelance writer, Ms. Robertson has been engaged in epic court struggle with major media outlets for the past seven years. Ms. Robertson's case centres on the issue of electronic reproduction. Specifically, the common practice among newspapers and magazines of publishing a freelancer's work in both print and electronically on a website based on the assumed right to do so without additional compensation to the writer. Does signing a contract giving a paper or magazine "first print" rights automatically imply the granting of electronic rights for the same article? Ms. Robertson believes no, it does not. Media lawyers of course, disagree. Ms. Robertson and her legal team have spent over $9,000 in their struggle, and while fund-raising has covered most of this expense, the battle continues, and so does the need for financial support.



Tickets for this fully licensed event are $10 at the door. For an additional $1, audience members can sing or play along with the house band on a song of their choice. Doors open at 7 pm, with the band scheduled to begin playing at 8 pm.



The Only in Paradise Café is located at 360 Queen St. East, at the corner of Queen St. E. and Parliament in downtown Toronto.



So, come on down Feb. 20 and support a great cause that benefits all Canadian creators!



For further information, contact:

Leslie Smith

Incumbent President

Toronto chapter of PWAC

416-481-4640



Nate Hendley

Incoming President

Toronto chapter of PWAC

416-469-0400



Ps. this is a fight that concerns all Canadian content creators. For all creators reading this, pass the word by mentioning the Jam for Justice in your newsletters and bulletins to your friends and association members. You’re more than welcome to bring some literature about your organization to the Jam. We will have a table where brochures, pamphlets and newsletters from creator groups can be stacked.



The Periodical Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) is Canada's national organization of professional freelance writers. Founded in 1976, PWAC has been promoting the rights and careers of freelance writers and journalists for 25 years. PWAC has over 500 members across Canada.
    
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