We met with Fox on Feb 10 and 11 to try to reach an agreement on a contract that has been open for almost 9 years. The Company offered a greater wage proposal, but ultimately it was just a way to try and buy us out while continuing to try and take our vacation time, sick time, severance and jurisdiction. They want this Union to have less than all the other Employees. We may be a smaller unit, but we are stronger and we will continue to demand and bargain for a Fair contract. We are the only Union in the Fox station group that has not had a raise in almost 13 years. Fox needs to respect the Engineers in Local 794, meet with us as soon as possible and negotiate towards a Fair Contract. We deserve nothing less.

We also have an Unfair Labor Practice charge against Fox 5/WNYW. There will be an NLRB hearing on March 9, 2020. The Union believes that it has a strong case and will show that Fox5/WNYW violated our agreement. We will notify the membership when there is a verdict.


Nick Kroudis
President
IATSE Local 794 NY