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 Local Treasurer Special Election Results:
As of the deadline of 4:00 PM, February 2, 2010, only one valid petition was received. Therefore, Ms. Connie Sims will take office immediately as the elected Local Treasurer for Local 31. Congratulations!
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Welcome to the official website for NABET-CWA Local 31. We are the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians, a sector of the Communications Workers of America. |
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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. |
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Our members have a key role in the broadcast industry, producing quality news and sports programming, seen and heard around the world. Local 31 members include broadcast professionals employed by ABC, ABC Radio, NBC, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), National Public Radio (NPR), Cable News Network (CNN), WRC-TV, WJLA-TV, WHUT-TV, WMAL/WRQX, House Recording Studios, Senate Recording Studios, Montgomery Community Television, as well as production and crewing companies throughout the Southeast United States. Recently, our members at WSVN-TV in Miami have joined with us to better serve our total membership in South Florida. |
NABET News/Local News:
 TurnOffNBC4.com
The Current State of 2009 NBCU Negotiations (.pdf)
NABET-CWA/NBCU Negotiations Bulletin #17 (.doc 2/5/10)
Further Update information on NLRB vs. CNN/Team Video
 Right now, there are lots of vacancies in the Lynda.com training program. This is a reminder to our members about this opportunity, especially Daily Hires. Traditionally, it is a slow time for freelancers, perfect for learning something new or brushing up on old skills. You can sign up for the program or get more information by Emailing nabet31tom@aol.com.
Meetings:
The next Executive Board and General Membership meeting is Monday, April 16, 2010, at 6:30 PM, at the Local Office. All Local 31 members are welcome.
The NABET-CWA Local 31 office is located at 962 Wayne Avenue, Suite 300, Silver Spring, MD. 20910
The office is open 8 AM to 4 PM Monday thru Friday. 301-495-4999.
Attention All Members: Records Update ... 
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New Training Opportunity for Members!
NABET-CWA members now have free access to online training via a partnership with Lynda.com. These premium memberships include access to almost 500 course and 30,000 video tutorials. Training is self-paced and can be done from any computer with an internet connection (Broadband recommended). Courses range from simple overviews such as "Digital Video Principles" to intensive training in Final Cut, Photoshop, and After Effects.
Please take a minute to visit Lynda.com and browse through the selection. You can even watch the first few videos free to get a sense of each course. Once you have decided what you want to take, or have any questions, please Email us HERE. |
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If you have an emergency and need to reach an officer, please call:
President Carl Mayers - 202-316-9979
Vice President - 301-495-4999
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Secretary Maurice Thomas - 301-996-0537 |
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