Along with the Four (4) IBEW 1212 members that perished on 9.11.01 (pictured above). Seventeen (17) members of IBEW Local 3 in New York City also died in the 9/11 attacks. The following names are:

1. Thomas J. Ashton
2. James Marcel Cartier
3. Robert John Caufield
4. Joseph Di Pilato
5. Salvatore Fiumefreddo
6. Harvey Robert Hermer
7. Ralph Michael Licciardi
8. Michael W. Lowe
9. Charles Peter Lucania
10. Lester V. Marino
11. Jose Angel Martinez, Jr.
12. Joseph M. Romagnolo
13. Anthony Segarra
14. Jeffrey James Shaw
15. Steven R. Strauss
16. Glenn J. Travers, Sr.
17. Kenneth Wilburn White, Jr.

May God Bless all the families that lost loved ones on 9/11. They remain in our prayers, God Bless America.

 

Independence Day!

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Experience

Billy joined the IBEW in 1989. He worked the last three decades at CBS where he was helpful in Control Room 43 at the Broadcast Center.

 

Billy was highlighted in article back in 2013 when Sports Video Group asked about his craft covering the US Tennis Open.

Live From the US Open: CBS and ESPN Split Two-Story ‘Truck’ for US Open Audio

 

It’s a sea change for coverage of the USTA’s Grand Slam gem: CBS has had the broadcast rights since 1968.

For Baggett, however, it’s as though he never stopped mixing the music that got him started in pro audio 30 years earlier.  His fingers move constantly, tweaking the array of fixed Sennheiser 816 shotgun microphones as the ball moves between hemispheres of the court.

“I give a little more emphasis to the shotguns at each end of the court as the ball moves into each one,” Baggett explains.

 

Prior employment was Betelgeuse Productions in 1987, Douboy Productions in 1985 and KVL Audio/ Visual in 1984 (All production houses in Manhattan). He was also a Technical Supervisor at Jan Video in Long Island.

Billy had extensive experience mixing audio where he received a certificate in RF Comms and Equipment from the US Navy. He also learned at the Devry Technical Institute and Sony Broadcast.

When we have we more information to share about ways we can honor Billy’s memory, we will update the page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On this solemn day (Memorial Day), we honor the Men and Women who gave the ultimate sacrifice so we can live free. May God Bless our Armed services and their families. God Bless America!

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The tentative agreement between IBEW Local 1212 and WXTV- TV has been ratified by the membership. I would like to thank the membership for their time and support during this process. I also wish to thank the negotiating committee; Lorenzo Blanco, Alvaro Vasquez and Danny Escobar for their time, support and dedication during this process.

Fraternally,

Ralph Avigliano

Business Manager

IBEW Local1212

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Estimados hermanos y hermanas,

El acuerdo tentativo entre IBEW Local 1212 y WXTV- TV ha sido ratificado por los miembros. Me gustaría agradecer a los miembros por su tiempo y apoyo durante este proceso. Tambien quiero agradecer al comite de negociacion; Lorenzo Blanco, Alvaro Vasquez y Danny Escobar por su tiempo, apoyo y dedicacion durante este proceso.

Fraternalmente,

Ralph Avigliano

Business Manager

IBEW Local1212

Dear IBEW Members,

The IBEW and CBS have agreed to a 30-day extension of the current contract, which will now run through May 31, 2025. This extension allows additional time to continue negotiations, with bargaining sessions scheduled for May 12–May 19.

In unity and strength,

Your IBEW National Negotiation Committee

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9/11 – WE WILL NEVER FORGET

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of IBEW 1212 member Jeffrey Ringel. Local 1212 remembers Jeff for his talent and vast accomplishments spanning a forty plus year career in broadcasting.

Jeff honed his craft at CUNY Kingsborough and Queens College prior to joining CBS Television in 1976, where he started as a Video Tape operator and worked his way up to Technical Director. During his remarkable Emmy award winning career, he worked with the best in the business on prestigious sporting events including NASCAR, Major League Baseball, Super Bowls, College Basketball, and the Olympics.

On a personal note, I will always be grateful for Jeff’s support and mentorship. His guidance and insights will always be invaluable to me. May God bless Jeff and the Ringel family during this challenging time.

For those wishing to pay their respects, information on the services follows:

The funeral will be on Thursday, August 29th, at 2:00pm graveside at Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus. Cars can begin gathering at 1:30pm.David will be sitting Shiva at his home in Manalapan (msg David for address)Friday 8/30 12pm-6pmSunday 9/1 10am-2pm, 5pm-9pm

Fraternally,

Ralph Avigliano

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