Guild Leaders Lunzer, Rothman Re-Elected at TNG-CWA Conference

TNG-CWA President Bernie Lunzer and Secretary-Treasurer Carol Rothman were re-elected to three-year terms by acclamation Saturday at the Guild's annual sector conference in Orlando.

Because Lunzer and Rothman were the only candidates nominated for their positions, a mail vote of the full membership was not required. They were elected to their first terms in 2007.

The sector conference drew 88 delegates from 36 locals and focused on the union's challenges as consolidation and technology continue to alter the media industry and put journalists out of work.

"This is an extremely critical meeting for us," Lunzer told delegates. "I submit to you, if we don't make plans for our future, others will."