NABET-CWA Local 31

About Us:
We are the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians, a sector of the Communications Workers of America.

Our Union strives to provide its members with a sense of pride and dignity in the workplace, while maintaining quality work conditions and fair wages. Over the years, NABET-CWA has fought for and won benefits and wages for its represented members which include a union shop, 8-hour work days, vacations, holidays, sick leave, insurance, overtime pay, pension plans, seniority, grievance and arbitration, safety, and health. NABET-CWA is proud of its fine tradition of democracy. Our members are well served by officers and staff whose roots are in the broadcast industry.

Next Executive Board Meeting:
The next Executive Board Meeting is to be held in Lanham, Maryland, on Saturday February 2, 2019 at 10:00 AM. All Local 31 members are welcome.
Union Office
4483-B Forbes Blvd.
Lanham MD 20706

Announcements

Nomination Petitions available for NBC/WRC Executive Board position (.pdf)
What to Expect After Janus (Steward Update)
CNN/TVS Members backpay calculation contact info form now available!
NBC/GE Pension Info
Important Information for CNN Members: CNN update 11-10-17 (pdf)
110 news workers at Team Video Services and CNN just won a big legal victory!
A reminder for all WJLA members to wear your red shirts, especially on Thursdays. Stand United for a New Contract!
NBC/GE Pension update (.pdf) & NBC GE retirement insurance update (.docx)
Local 31 Members Volunteer and Serve Their Community
New Union Plus Benefit: AT&T Wireless
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM the FLEX PLAN
CWA info about Affordable Care Act (.docx)

News

Vacancy Announcements: Broadcast Technician, Proctor, Senior Equipment Services Specialist

**IMPORTANT MESSAGE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY, APPLICANTS MUST USE THE 'LINK TO APPLY'**

Position:	Broadcast Technician (#34)
Department:	Senate Recording Studio
Position Description:	Broadcast Technician
Salary:	$64,625 - $96,936
Link to Apply:	https://sen.gov/261Q
Posting Date:	Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Deadline Date:	Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Position:	Proctor (#111)
Department:	Senate Page Program
Position Description:	Proctor
Salary:	$42,403 - $63,599
Link to Apply:	https://sen.gov/5V4V
Posting Date:	Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Deadline Date:	Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Position:	Senior Equipment Services Specialist (#108)
Department:	Information Technology Support Services / Equipment and Capitol Exchange Services / Shipping, Receiving and Repair
Position Description:	Senior Equipment Services Specialist
Salary:	$58,162 - $87,242
Link to Apply:	https://sen.gov/3V27
Posting Date:	Tuesday, February 05, 2019
Deadline Date:	Tuesday, February 19, 2019

NO APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES ACCEPTED AFTER DEADLINE!

Job Opening: Senate Recording Studio Broadcast Technician

The Senate Recording studio is hiring a Broadcast Technician! The details can be found in the announcement flyer (.pdf)

DATE CHANGED: Executive Board & General Membership Meeting on February 9th

UPDATE: DATE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER
It is now on Saturday, February 9th.

The next Executive Board and General Membership meeting will be held at the NABET-CWA Local 31 office in Lanham, MD on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 10:00 AM.

The NABET-CWA Local 31 Office is located at 4483-B Forbes Blvd, Lanham MD 20706. Local 31 Office # 301-459-4999

If you cannot come to the office, you can call Local 31 for Zoom (video conferencing) information.

All Local 31 members are welcome.

Executive Board 2019

Shop Steward Nomination Petitions Now Available

Selection for shop stewards in all contract areas is in progress. Each Shop Steward is elected from the Steward group in which he/she is deemed a member by the Local Executive Board. Elections for Shop Steward shall be held by secret ballot every three years between February 15th and March 30th. Shop Stewards shall hold office for three years beginning April 1st of the year of their election. Nominating petitions can be downloaded here and are also available from the Local 31 Office 301/459-4999. Petitions must be signed by the nominator, seconder and the nominee. All signatories must be members in good standing and working in the same Steward group. Original petitions must be received in the Local 31 Office no later than 1:00 pm on 2/15/19. Ballots will be distributed on 3/1/19 and must be received in the Local Office by 12:00 noon on 3/22/19.

Election Credentials Committee.

Attachments:

SSNOM.doc

2019 New Year's Address from Local 31 President Bob Williams

Click here (.pdf) to read Local 31 President Bob Williams' 2019 New Years address regarding the status of ongoing activities of the Local.

Local 31's Sinclair / WJLA-TV / WJLA 24 / 7 Bulletin

Read the full bulletin (.pdf)

WHUT Job Opening: Crew Chief

Find this job posting online at https://careers.howard.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?&

Job Title: Crew Chief - WHUT Television
Job ID: 32117
Location: Howard University
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Information
BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides guidance, supervision and technical oversight of the technical operations area, with particular
emphasis on production activities. Serves as a liaison between management and the operations staff for
all technical production and broadcast operational issues, with an emphasis on improving and
maintaining a high level of quality both on-air and in the studios.
... (Read the Full Article)

ABC Job Opening: Control Center Engineer

Summary:
The ABC News Acquisition Center (NAC) in Washington is a 24/7 News operation responsible for booking and managing all feeds in and out of the Washington News Bureau, as well as operational coordination for ABC News programs, ESPN shows based in the bureau, breaking news and large scale planned special events. The ABC Washington NAC is responsible for handling video feeds routed through the Bureau via satellite, microwave, fiber and IP, therefore in-depth knowledge and skill in those areas is a must. The position entails high-level coordination, documentation and routing of all transmissions such as correspondent live shots, network pool feeds, guest interviews, live hearings and any live coverage for ABC platforms and clients. Good communication skills both verbal and written are essential.

This position is a full-time union position. Candidates must have the ability to operate in a busy, ever changing news environment. Candidates are expected to collaborate in a team environment, but also expected to work solo at times, be a self-starter and be flexible with work hours in a 24/7 department.

For more info, visit https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/washington-dc/control-center-engineer/391/10056860

James Harvey has passed away

It is with great sadness to inform you that James "Jim Harvey" passed away November 10, 2018.

Jim was President Emeritus of NABET-CWA Local 52031.

Below is the obituary. Please also click on the link.

https://www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com/obituary/James-Harvey/Bethesda-Maryland/1822228
JAMES DAVID HARVEY

On Saturday, November 10, 2018 of Bethesda MD. Born December 25, 1926 in New Haven, CT to the late William and Emma Harvey. He is survived by his son, Alan Harvey. He was predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Lorraine Harvey; daughter, Lynn Harvey; brother, George Harvey; and step-father, Adam Melillo. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

After discharge from the military he went to work at WNHC-TV in New Haven, CT as a TV Engineer. He left WNHC in 1956 to become Regional Director for the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians representing TV and Radio employees at ABC and NBC. In 1962 Mr. Harvey joined ABC News as a TV Engineer at their new Washington D.C. news bureau. In his 29 years at ABC he served as Studio Cameraman, Technical Director, Remote Supervisor, Electronic News-gathering Cameraman/Sound man and Maintenance supervisor. Some of the events he covered included the funerals of Presidents Kennedy and Eisenhower, Inaugural Parades, election nights, Watergate hearings and in 1972 he was a member of the advance group of TV Engineers that went to China to prepare for the visit of President Nixon. After retiring from ABC NEWS in 1991 he went to work as NABET Local 31 Vice President, and later President, retiring in 2000.

Family will receive friends at PUMPHREY’S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME 7557 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 3 to 6 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 9601 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 11am. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. If desired, contributions in the name of James Harvey May be made to the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad (www.bccrs.org).