Welcome to the website of IBEW Local 1212
On July 13, 2009 the newly elected slate of Officers and Executive Board Members of IBEW Local 1212 were sworn in as our representatives for the next four years.
The final version of the pages containing detailed information regarding our new slate of representatives has not yet been completed. However the Officer's Section of this site provides some preliminary facts on the members chosen to serve.
We all join in giving our thanks to those representatives who are leaving office with the beginning of this new term. They served through a time that saw many changes for the worse in our industry
While difficult times may be ahead there is a growing feeling of strength
and confidence..
and the nation’s economy, few of which could be controlled by our union or even the companies where our members are employed. While in our democratically run union there will and should always be room for disagreement about the methods or decisions of our representatives, no one should ever doubt that they did their best. Again, a sincere thank you and good luck to all of you.
Business Manager Ralph Avigliano will soon be publishing a message of greetings and introduction to the membership. He will outline his plans and ideas for the direction our Local will take to meet the ever growing challenges we face.
While difficult times may be ahead, there is a growing feeling of strength and confidence instilled in our representatives and membership that through the force of our unity we will prevail over all obstacles. With confidence in ourselves and our union we will forge an increasingly better life for all of us who have bound our livelihood to the broadcast and recording industry.
...Terry Leitz
Featured Items
On July 12, 2010 the Executive Board and General Membership met in regular session. The minutes of those meetings have been published
These minutes contain not only the vital Business Manager's monthly report to the membership but also a shop by shop run down on outstanding issues affecting those individual units. The information on that page is a must read for every member of this local. Even better, attend the next scheduled General Membership Meeting on August 17. There you can make your opinions and ideas part of the record - ...Terry Leitz
Stay Informed - Read the Latest monthly minutes.
Important Notice to all Members:
The August Membership meeting has been changed from Monday, August 9th to Tuesday, August 17th due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict.
Meeting of the New York Broadcast Trades Council (NYBTC)
The meeting was hosted at the Local 1212 office by Business Manager Ralph
Avigliano. Besides the members in attendance the special guest was Representative
Anthony Weiner of the 9th Congressional District in New York.
The purpose of this meeting was the discussion of the effect of "LNS" (Local News Services) on the broadcast industry. What is "LNS" or Local News Services and why should I be very concerned about this important issue?
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here or on the picture to find out
CNN in Partnership Talks with CBS News
CNN's parent company Time Warner confirmed on Wednesday that it is in discussions with CBS News as well as other broadcast news organizations about a possible news-gathering partnership.
On a conference call with analysts following Time Warner's financial report, Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes said the company has been talking to several news networks about a potential deal. In addition to CNN, Time Warner is the parent company of CNNMoney.com and Fortune.
» » read the entire article from CNN Money.com
CBS and Turner Broadcasting Partner on $10.8-Billion NCAA Deal
First Conan O'Brien, now the NCAA.
Turner Broadcasting is teaming up with CBS in a 14-year, $10.8-billion deal for television and Internet rights to the immensely popular NCAA college basketball tournament.
The deal, which goes into effect starting with next year's tournament, will ultimately see the widely watched Final Four and the NCAA championship make its debut on cable television.
CBS' current contract with the NCAA was set to run for to 2014. However, it had a window in it after this year's championship for the NCAA to look for a new deal. CBS welcomed that window.
» » read the entire article from the LA Times
The CEO of CBS Corp. Les Moonves has Pay Doubled in 2009 to $43 Million per AP
CBS Corp. Chief Executive Leslie Moonves was awarded a pay package valued at $43 million in 2009, more than double his compensation a year earlier, according to an Associated Press review.
The 60-year-old president and CEO of the broadcasting company saw his base salary remain unchanged at $3.5 million.
But his bonus increased to $15 million from $9.5 million a year earlier.
Moonves also was awarded stock options valued at $14.4 million in 2009 after getting none in 2008. That included a one-time grant of 2.4 million options valued at nearly $13 million.
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the entire article at Business Week
ATTENTION ALL CBS Remote Technicians
Please use any safety equipment, such as harness and safety belts provided by the company on all CBS Sports remotes. This is to insure your safety and those around you. Thank you for your co-operation.
REBUILD THE AMERICAN DREAM With the
EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT
No matter how strong an economic stimulus plan we have, it will not result in broadly
shared, lasting prosperity unless we also restore workers’ freedom to join together to
bargain with their employers for a better life.
Higher levels of union membership raise the standard of living for all workers. We
need to level the playing field to turn around the economy and rebuild the American
Dream. It’s why we need the Employee Free Choice Act.
» » full details on how you can help
Free for labor union members: Mortgage Assistance Hotline
If you are a homeowner worried that the next change in your adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) will put payments out of reach or facing financial trouble that may make you fall behind on your mortgage payments, the Union Plus Save My Home Hotline may be able to help.
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