KGTV 10News Labor Boycott ends! Workers Win!

SAME members and Friends,

When SAME learned of the boycott on 10News back in early '09, our
organization honored and respected it in solidarity with workers.
First informally, then as official policy voted on by the full
membership in autumn '09.

 SAME is pleased to report that "NABET-CWA Local 54" announced on their
Facebook site on Dec 30th 2011, that the sale of KGTV Channel 10 to
from "McGraw-Hill" to "Scripps Media" is complete, and the new
ownership begins on Jan 1st, thus ending "McGraw-Hill's" union-busting
campaign.

Here is the official announcement of the new ownership at --->
http://10newsunfair.com/

After speaking with SAME member Michael Anderson and with NABET President Dennis Csillag, they indeed confirm that finally, after 6 years of the previous owner's refusal be at the negotiation table for a new contract, there have been negotiations on a new contract for KGTV workers with Scripps Media.

Per Dennis, Scripps Media wants nothing to do with the past conflicts.
Dennis said to me that the boycott on interviews/ press releases/
contacts with the station is over.

NABET-CWA looks forward to working with Scripps to return the station
to its former success and profitability.

SAME was thanked by Dennis for honoring the boycott and SAME has the
green light to talk to 10News. The workers have won!  (photo via NABET-CWA Local 54)