IATSE Welcomes Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) Affiliation with the AFL-CIO
IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb issued the following statement. The members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees welcome the MLBPA and its members to their new home […]
FOX 5 Broadcast Workers Ratify New Deal
NEW YORK, NY – Broadcast workers of Fox 5 New York (WNYW), My 9 New Jersey (WWOR), Fox 5 DC (WTTG), and Fox 5 Plus (WDCA) have voted to ratify […]
Fox Television Stations Settles NLRB Charge, NY and DC Broadcast Workers Still Demand Better Contract
New York, NY – In recent days, Fox Television Stations, which owns local news stations including Fox 5 New York (WNYW), My 9 New Jersey (WWOR), Fox 5 DC (WWTG), […]
Fox Television Stations (WNYW / WWOR & WTTG / WDCA) Bargaining Update
The IATSE representatives entered the meeting eager to continue negotiations, and indicated that management’s primary proposed agreement, dated 11/16, was unlikely to be approved by the members of IATSE Locals 794 and 819 absent preservation of core job security provisions. The Union bargaining committee has been holding membership meetings to keep the members informed of the negotiations process and to solicit feedback on bargaining proposals.
IATSE Organizes Broadcast Techs at Program Productions in South Florida
Miami, FL — More than 150 broadcast technicians employed by Program Productions, Inc. in South Florida will receive annual raises, health and retirement contributions, and enjoy improved working conditions under […]
Golf Channel Agrees to Provide COVID Testing for Crews
NEW YORK, NY — It is with pride that we announce a victory in the fight for workplace safety. Thanks to the activism and support of Broadcast Technicians across the […]
Golf Channel’s Lax COVID Testing Puts Crews and Players at Risk
NEW YORK, NY – Golf Channel crews responsible for broadcasting portions of the PGA and LPGA Tour are up in arms about a lack of COVID testing, which they say […]
VIDEO: Sinclair striking out with workers
While others in the sports and business world are stepping up to the plate, Sinclair Broadcast Group strikes out. Sinclair, owner of Regional Fox Sports Networks, turns its back on the workers who bring you sports while contnuing to score revenue.
15,000 sign petition demanding Sinclair offer real support to unemployed sports broadcast technicians
NEW YORK, NY — As Sinclair refuses to improve upon their contemptuous offer of $2,500 loans to unemployed broadcast techs; over 15,000 allies singed a petition to Sinclair CEO Christopher […]
Sports broadcast technicians given the cold shoulder by Sinclair Broadcasting Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY — As sports broadcast technicians were heading into two of their busiest months, COVID-19 took hold of the nation. First the NBA came to […]
