Broadcast Steering Committee Meets in Los Angeles

On March 9, the Broadcast Steering Committee met at SAG-AFTRA Plaza to discuss upcoming organizing efforts, negotiations and other developments for 2019. In attendance were broadcast professionals from locals nationwide.

The meeting was led by BSC Chair Joe Krebs and Vice Chair Cheri Preston. Executive Vice President Rebecca Damon and Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown also attended. The agenda included a discussion of negotiations with Entercom, which now owns numerous stations in markets across the country. Committee members signed a petition of support and solidarity with members and colleagues in contract negotiations with Entercom, urging the corporation to come to fair terms on issues of safety, benefits, on-call scheduling, diversity in the newsroom and use of camera equipment.

Other topics discussed at the meeting included the impact digital media has had on the industry and an examination of how locals can arrange events with industry partners and step up community outreach. The meeting also played host to a panel of special guests: SAG-AFTRA performers, who came to share their unique experiences in the entertainment industry. With solid portfolios in video game voiceover, session singing, background acting and hightech performance capture, the panelists pulled back the curtain on their careers, presenting a rare opportunity for members to connect across work categories.

Photo: EVP and New York Local President Rebecca Damon; member Cheri Preston; National Board member and BSC Chair Joe Krebs; Vice President, Broadcasters Catherine Brown; and Chief Broadcast Ofcer Mary Cavallaro at the March 9 Broadcast Steering Committee meeting at SAG-AFTRA Plaza.