Labor Day Parade – September 12, 2015

Fellow Members,

We are looking for eager members who are looking to help coordinate the upcoming Labor Day Parade on behalf of Local 1212.  This does entail monthly meetings to help better prepare the coordinators. You will be working with a fellow Executive board member Richard Ross from WADO. If you are interested, please contact the office (212) 354-6770 for more information.  

Thank you for your interest.

Dear Members,

As some of you may know a few of us are planning a get together in NY City to bid farewell to our departed friend, Mike O’Rourke. A photo is attached to this post in his honor, as well as the date and time of us sharing stories and rejoicing in Mike’s memory.

We hope many members come to share and celebrate his life.

IBEW/FOX Sports Negotiation Update #2

We have now completed two sessions of negotiations with Fox Sports, with the most recent taking place during Daytona.  During this last round, the company presented a group of detailed proposals for the committee’s consideration.  Some of the proposals focused on time keeping procedures for the work day, such as; quarter hour rounding for out-times; restructuring the accounting for travel-only days where only actual hours worked count towards the work week; and only counting actual hours worked towards the work week.    The company also proposed a reduction of the daily per diem.

Most of the company’s proposals can have adverse monetary effects on the membership, and is not a surprise considering 21^st Century Fox’s recent economic struggles.  For that reason, it was not good timing to have economic discussions.  As a company, they are attempting a restructure to cut over $250 million from their operating budget.  And while it seems to be the Filmed Entertainment division that is struggling the most, losing 34 million dollars in the last quarter, the entire company, including the Television division, is being forced to contribute to the cuts.

We have engaged in spirited debate with Fox Sports on many of our proposals relating to, job security, cancellation policies, call times, enhanced training, and formation of a safety committee, seniority proposals, the Flex Plan, and relief staffing.  We also have additional proposals such as upgrades for handhelds and fiber technicians, which is still on the table.

Our next bargaining session is scheduled for the last week of March, and your IBEW bargaining committee will continue the process negotiating the best deal possible for our membership.  The current CBA expires on July 31, 2016, and we remain optimistic on being able to finish before then.  As this process continues, we will keep you updated as to the status.  If you have any questions, please contact your local business manager or the broadcast department.

In Solidarity,

Your IBEW Bargaining Team

The Business Managers Report for February has been posted.

Click here: BM Report

Due to scheduling conflicts the May 9th Members meeting has been changed to May 16, 2016.  Please adjust calendars accordingly.

The Union Dues link has been updated.  Please note that this information has already been mailed and updated a few months eariler, this is just an update for the webpage.

Click here to view the page —–> YOUR UNION DUES

The Business Managers Report for December and January have been posted.

Click here: BM Report

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

 

Wishing you and your family only the very best for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

 

Fraternally,

 

Ralph Avigliano

Business Manager

IBEW Local 1212

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

The Business Managers Report for November has been posted.

Click here: BM Report

Take a look at the Officers Page to familiarize yourself with the newly elected officers.

Click here —> OFFICERS

Business Manager Ralph Avigliano does a site visit to Met Life Stadium with members Brad Butler, John Sullivian and Tom Ryan.

Ken Pelczar (WPIX) covering the Paris Attacks

For more photos click on link below
PICTURES

The Business Managers Report for October has been posted.

Click here: BM Report

CBS IBEW 1212 Representatives attended the Halfly meetings in Fairfax Virginia where they meet up with International President Lonnie Stephenson

The Business Managers Report for September has been posted.

Click here: BM Report

IBEW 1212 would like to thank those who marched proudly on September 12, 2015 in the Labor day Parade. We appreciate your work and dedication.

September 12, 2015 Labor Day parade Marchers for lu. 1212

IBEW 1212 members representing at the Labor day parade.

Join the New York City Labor Movement on Saturday, September 12 at 10AM at 5th Avenue and 44th Street in Manhattan for the 2015 New York City Labor Day Parade!

This year, we are honored to have 1199 President George Gresham as our Grand Marshal, and Teamsters Joint Council 16 President George Miranda as our Parade Chair.

Check out this new video of union members and leaders telling why they’re marching in the Labor Day Parade on September 12th.

Come on out and celebrate the working men and women whose hard work, dedication, and professionalism are what helps to keep New York City a world class city!  We Are NYC!

The Business Managers Report for August has been posted.

Click here: BM Report

We have created an event page for the parade on Facebook.  Please encourage your members to RSVP and share the event in order to reach as many folks as possible.

Come out and help us represent Local 1212.