Broadcasting News

Hollywood Local Secures Contract Wins as It Marks Century of Solidarity

January 13, 2025

Hollywood, Calif., Local 40 has a lot to celebrate. The union representing members who work at the major motion picture studios secured historic wins in its recent contract negotiations, all while turning 101 years old.

Boston Local 1228 members working in sports television are the first broadcast members in the country to have the National Electrical Benefit Fund and the National Electrical Annuity Plan included in their new collective bargaining agreement.

In Breakthrough Agreement, Boston Broadcast Members Win Pension Benefit

June 26, 2024

Boston Local 1228 members working in sports television have successfully negotiated for the National Electrical Benefit Fund and the National Electrical Annuity Plan to be included in a new collective bargaining agreement, making them the first broadcast members in the country to have these sought-after benefits.

IBEW members working in broadcasting often must work weekends, such as this technician and member of Boston Local 1228. Those in Rhode Island are now receiving back for Sundays, thanks to an attentive shop steward.

New England Broadcast Local Enforces Wage Law for R.I. Members

May 8, 2024

Boston Local 1228 members employed by Rhode Island broadcast outlets are receiving back pay after the local became aware of a state law regarding overtime wages.

The view from inside PGA Tour Entertainment’s production facilities. The IBEW successfully negotiated a first contract that will cover about 400 freelance technicians working for the company. Photo by PGA Tour Entertainment.

With First Contract Secure, PGA Freelancers See Good Days Ahead

February 7, 2024

The IBEW officially began its partnership with PGA Tour Entertainment just before Christmas, when employees and freelance technicians working for the company overwhelmingly approved a first contract.

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