System/Policy
WGA authorizes strike if freelance contract expires with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
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The Writers Guild of America voted to authorize a strike if the current contract expires Thursday.
System/Policy
Texas Public Radio employees seek to unionize amid leadership transition
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The staffers say the union would “safeguard our organization’s future success.”
System/Policy
Stanley Nelson, John Oliver among WGA members petitioning stations for fair freelancer contracts
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The petition accuses GBH, WNET Group and PBS SoCal of delaying their response to the union’s demands.
System/Policy
Union group calls for CPB to add board member representing workers’ interests
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A coalition of unions associated with the AFL-CIO is advocating for policies that it says would protect nonprofit workers.
System/Policy
WLRN staffers announce intent to unionize
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The petition for management recognition was signed by 75% of the Miami station’s content creators.
System/Policy
Unions for freelance writers seek new deal with GBH, WNET and PBS SoCal
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The public television freelance agreement expires Oct. 9.
System/Policy
WNET writers union says management is union busting amid contract negotiations
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The bargaining unit is objecting to a proposal to assign unionized employees’ duties to nonunionized staffers.
System/Policy
Unions call for immediate removal of Chicago Public Media CEO
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96% of participating union members voted no confidence in the outgoing CEO.
System/Policy
SAG-AFTRA files unfair labor practice charge against Chicago Public Media
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SAG-AFTRA claims CPM has “failed and refused to provide information demanded” by the union.
System/Policy
Sesame Workshop reaches tentative collective bargaining agreement with writers’ union
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The writers, who are represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, were threatening to picket outside of Sesame Workshop’s New York headquarters if a deal wasn’t reached.
System/Policy
Sesame Workshop writers’ union votes to authorize strike
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The writers, who are represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, seek new benefits and payment standards for residuals from streaming, among other protections.
System/Policy
Oregon Public Broadcasting voluntarily recognizes union of content staff
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More than 60 employees will be part of the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists union.
System/Policy
KCUR staffers seek to unionize
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“As KCUR continues to grow and develop to better serve the community, we seek a more active role in the shared future of this organization,” the employees said.
System/Policy
WFYI union receives voluntary recognition
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The staff announced their intent to unionize earlier this month.
System/Policy
Sesame Workshop writers union seeks streaming residuals, paid parental leave and protections from AI
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The writers, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East, are hoping to reach a new deal before the current season of “Sesame Street” ends.
System/Policy
WFYI staff announces intent to unionize
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The employees are seeking voluntary recognition of the union.
System/Policy
CapRadio, North State Public Radio staffers intend to form union
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The staffers aim to form a union with the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians–Communications Workers of America Local 51.
System/Policy
WFAE staff approve first union contract
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“We’re celebrating new guarantees on pay, time off and promotions,” the bargaining committee said in a press release. “We’ll also have a seat at the table as WFAE grows and evolves in the coming years.”
System/Policy
New Hampshire Public Radio union ratifies first contract
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The three-year contract is expected to go into effect in the coming weeks.
Programs/Content
‘Snap Judgment’ and ‘Spooked’ staff announce intent to unionize at KQED
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The union would include 11 staffers who work on the radio program and podcast “Snap Judgment” and the podcast “Spooked.”