October 20, 2004 – IATSE overwhelmingly won the right to represent Fox Sports International in an NLRB election held October 13, 2004. The approximately 50 workers covered by this unit are a master control operation that broadcasts international sporting events to the U.S. market.
The organizing drive, headed by International Representatives Steve Aredas and Gavin Koon as well as Local 700 national organizer Tris Carpenter. Carpenter’s experience in dealing with NLRB election drives along with the work done by Aredas and Koon were critical to achieving success.