“PBS NewsHour” off-air content staff joins SAG-AFTRA

Air Content staff members PBS news time was merged with SAG-AFTRA.

The employees on the air have long represented the union, but now they have joined 69 journalists, producers, editors, production assistants and others who not only cover and produce the show, but also create NewsTimeAn expanded fingerprint and one-hour documentaries in prime time. NewsHour Productions, which produces the show, has officially recognized the bargaining unit, with more than 70% of the show’s employees signing a union petition.

“We are proud to welcome talented professionals NewsTime”Said SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher. “The work they do to inform the people of our nation is vital to our democracy. As president of SAG-AFTRA, I am happy to join you as I personally enjoy your refreshing and unbiased presentation of the news as a viewer. We believe that they, and all workers, should have a seat at the table when it comes to their working conditions.

the NewsTime The content staff said, “As the workers behind one of the country’s most trusted news organizations, our goal is to strengthen this pillar of American television news by creating a better, healthier and more transparent workplace. We love ours. I work and we are really motivated. NewsTimemission. We are delighted that management has chosen to recognize our union and to focus on a collective bargaining process that ensures our voices are heard. “

SAG-AFTRA already represents NPR and member stations KPBS San Diego, KCRW Santa Monica, KPCC / LAist (SCPR) Pasadena, marketKQED San ​​Francisco, KUOW Seattle, MPR News, YourClassical MPR, The Current, WBEZ (CPM) Chicago, NHPR Concord, WBUR Boston, WNYC and Gothamist (NYPR) New York, WBGO Newark, WHYY Philadelphia, WBGO Newark, WETA Arlington and WAMU & DCist in Washington, among others.