Sinclair bid to buy Tribune collapses after ‘sham’ filing with the FCC Aug 21, 2018 Unions opposed the merger because of the jobs that would be lost and because of Sinclair’s infamous record of replacing local news with national content.
Portland’s KATU-TV will face a union picket Jan 16, 2018 IATSE wants the public to know Sinclair Broadcasting is refusing to commit that KATU will continue to produce local news.
Sinclair merger could lead to TV news layoffs Nov 15, 2017 IATSE warns local TV news will worsen if FCC allows Sinclair takeover.
KGW returns to labor peace Mar 24, 2017 A long-festering union dispute comes to a close as the third union at KGW-TV ratifies a new contract.
At KGW-TV, unions take stand against ‘Uberization’ of news Jul 7, 2016 Meanwhile, in Seattle, City Council takes the unions’ side.
Facing Gannett, KGW unions pass a test of unity May 22, 2015 Defying a company negotiator, the unions attend each other’s contract negotiating sessions
Unions protest anti-union moves by KGW Apr 29, 2015 Parent company Gannett wants to end union jurisdiction.
KGW unions to demonstrate in Pioneer Square April 25 Apr 16, 2015 In contract bargaining, Gannett is proposing to eliminate union jurisdiction.
Gannett pushes an exotic proposal at KGW, KING-TV Mar 3, 2015 Three unions — IATSE, IBEW, and SAG/AFTRA gear up for conflict
