Our Local represents all of the Television Broadcasting Studio Employees who work at WNYW Channel 5, WWOR Channel 9, Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera (the PBS “Live From Lincoln Center” and “Live From The Met” series). We are comprised of In House Technicians, Electronic News Gathering (ENG) & Production Field Technicians, and Graphic Artists.


The Union negotiates with the employers on behalf of all the Technicians for wages, benefits and working conditions.


Local 794 was formed in 1945. It originally represented technicians at WABD, operated by the Dumont Labs, later to become WNEW under Metromedia, then WNYW under Fox. The Local’s jurisdiction expanded in 1976 to include Electronic News Gathering (ENG) crews and in 1986 to include Graphic Artists. Starting in 1989, Fox Television was granted the right to use Freelance employees. In 2003, NABET Local 209 (WWOR technicians) was merged into this Local.

The Local has about 120 members who are full-time employees and another 80-90 who work as daily employees.

Dues are (per quarter):
•Regular Member : $130 *
•Retired under 65 or disabled : $80
•Retired over 65: $15
•Retired over 75 and card holder for over 25 years : $0


*When the withholding from your paycheck does not meet the minimum, you will receive a bill from Local 794 with your dues obligation. You are responsible for meeting your dues obligation every quarter.


You must complete a census card so that the Fund knows who you are and is able to contact you when you are eligible to enroll for benefits. Information about the Funds can be found on the Internet at www.iatsenbf.org.