Bulletin 7
March 2, 2011
The parties met throughout the day on Wednesday to discuss the ‘F’, ‘K’, and ‘O’ Newswriter Agreements for San Francisco, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Bulletin 6
March 1, 2011
Sideletter HH, the alternative lay-off procedure provision, was the main topic of discussion at today’s session.
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation’s Annual Scholarship
February 28, 2011
We're ready to kick off the CWA Joe Beirne Foundation's annual scholarship offerings for the 2011-2012 school year.
Bulletin 5
February 28, 2011
After continuing in separate caucuses through the morning, NABET-CWA and ABC, Inc. negotiators reconvened in joint session in the early afternoon.
NABET-CWA Scholarship Applications for 2011 Are Now Available On-Line
February 26, 2011
Applications for the 2011 NABET-CWA Scholarships are now available on the Sector’s website. The scholarship is open to sons and daughters of active, retired, or deceased members.
Local 43 in Detroit Seeks Assistance for Stricken Member
February 25, 2011
Local 43 President Brian Moore has requested that the following be distributed on behalf of a member who recently had a stroke:
Bargaining Updates
February 25, 2011
Bargaining Updates: Tentative Agreement Reached at Univision in Chicago (Local 41)
ABC Negotiations Begin
February 25, 2011
Negotiations began on February 22, 2011 for the successor contract with Disney/ABC. The current contract is set to expire on March 31, 2011. NABET-CWA representatives are meeting with ABC management in Los Angeles, CA through Friday, March 4th. Negotiations will then move to New York City during the last two-weeks of March.
Bulletin 4
February 25, 2011
NABET-CWA and ABC, Inc. negotiators resumed talks today at 11 A.M. Pacific Time.
Bulletin 3
February 24, 2011
Most of the day was dedicated to discussing the ABC-NABET Retirement Trust Fund.
NABET-CWA/ABC-Disney Negotiations - Bulletin #2
February 23, 2011
NABET-CWA and ABC, Inc. negotiators resumed talks today at 11:30 A.M. Pacific Time. At today's bargaining session, the Company presented an overview of the state of its business and the television industry. After the presentation, ABC representatives explained their initial bargaining proposals, which, in the opinion of the negotiating committee, would destroy jobs for staff and daily hires through attacks on jurisdiction.
NABET-CWA/ABC-Disney Negotiations - Bulletin #1
February 22, 2011
Negotiations began today for the successor contract with Disney/ABC. The current contract is set to expire on March 31, 2011.
Omaha Stewards Meet Local 41 Executive Board in Chicago
February 11, 2011
KETV Stewards Chad Mayer and Josh Rishling traveled from Omaha, Nebraska to Chicago to attend the first Local 41 Executive Board Meeting of 2011.
NBC Negotiations/Content Producer Update
February 11, 2011
NABET-CWA negotiators and NBCU representatives met in New York during the week of January 31-February 4, 2011 to resume talks for the Master Agreement which expired on March 31, 2009. While some additional progress was made during the week of sessions, an overall agreement was not yet reached.
Local 16 Member Saves Colleagues from Angry Mob in Egypt
February 11, 2011
Pro-Mubarak Crowd Threatens to Behead ABC News Team Near Cairo