NABET-CWA Resumes Talks with NBC Universal

Negotiations between NABET-CWA and NBC Universal resumed this week.

NABET-CWA President John S. Clark said it wasn't clear that NBC Universal was serious about reaching a new agreement, citing several examples of the company's attempt to cut quality jobs and benefits.  Clark pointed out that NBC is attempting to create a new non-union represented position at its owned stations that incorporates the work that NABET-CWA members have been doing for decades, but without overtime pay or job security.

NBC also announced plans to close some operations in New York and Burbank, Calif., and to transfer some work to a non-union facility in New Jersey, Clark said. 

NABET-CWA Locals have filed unfair labor charges and unit clarification petitions with the National Labor Relations Board and have put NBC Universal on notice that workers will mobilize and fight for a fair and equitable contract. The contract between NABET-CWA and NBC Universal is set to expire at midnight on March 31.