WGA leaders, who say they have reached a “tipping point” in contract negotiations with Audacy (formerly CBS Radio), are asking their members to participate in a letter-writing campaign urging the second largest radio station in the United States to accept a fair contract. for union members employed in KNX Los Angeles, WCBS New York City and WBBM Chicago radio stations.
The leaders of WGA West and WGA East, who are negotiating a contract with the company, told members in a statement on Friday that they are “determined to receive fair treatment for these members, however now we face the biggest hurdle to get there. “. Secure the future of the WGA pension plan in KNX, WCBS and WBBM. So far, Audacy has waived the required level of pension fund contributions for its journalists.
“We are at a critical point in the campaign,” WGA West President Meredith Stiem, Vice President Michelle Mulroney and Secretary Betsy Thomas wrote in an email to their members. “We ask you to join the fight by writing to Audacy executives today, asking them to put in place a fair contract that ensures that the authors of KNX, WCBS and WBBM will continue to participate in the WGA pension plan.”
More information on the guild’s letter-writing campaign is here.
Source: Deadline
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