Welcome to the website of IBEW Local 1212
Keith Morris, Business Manager
IBEW Local 1212.
Welcome to our website. On behalf of the officers, staff and executive board we welcome you to the Local 1212 website,
"The history of the labor movement needs to be taught in every school in this land. America is a living testimonial to what free men and women, organized in free democratic trade unions can do to make a better life. We ought to be proud of it!"
Vice President
Hubert Humphrey
home of the largest pure broadcasting local in the IBEW representing 2000 professionals in all phases of the broadcast and recording industries.
We hope you will utilize the information available on the site as well as find it resourceful, thought provoking and at times humorous.
We welcome your comments, suggestions and, above all, your involvement.
Many thanks to Jesus Sanchez and Terry Leitz for all their hard work and research. They have gone above and beyond in presenting to you your union and a taste of what is available to you and what we can become together.
Enjoy,
Keith
Featured Items
A New BURST Seminar May 14th "What's New
in Broadcast & Production Technology" a SVG - NYTV Showcase
Meet the experts and see the new products. May 14, 2008 at Madison Square Garden Terrace 10am - 6pm. Open to members of IBEW Local 1212 and NABET-CWA Locals 11 & 16.
for more information »
2008 IBEW PHOTO and VIDEO CONTEST
Photographs have the power to inspire and motivate. With improved technology and the rise of video on the Web, the ability to make moving pictures is accessible to many. We have expanded our photo contest this year to include video productions.
Also new with this year’s contest is that the IBEW membership will pick the winners on www.ibew.org. Keep an eye on future issues of the Electrical Worker and the Web site for the announcement of when the judging will begin.
...download the complete contest rules and entry forms. »
»»» Hey! All of you TV hotshots. Shouldn't this contest be won by members from our local? «««
A New Website Feature: The Local 1212 Monthly Quiz
Test your skills by taking our monthly quiz. The topics will be interesting and varied; always reflecting an area of knowledge that is beneficial to our membership. So give the first one a try, you just might be motivated to learn more.
the quiz »
FOX 25 Broadcast Technicians Union Drive
UPDATE: 72% Say Union YES!
"We are happy to announce that the efforts of Fox 25 employees to form a Union have succeeded in a resounding victory. Over 72% of those voting asked for IBEW Local 1228 to be their exclusive bargaining representative. What began as a quiet conversation in many corners has turned into reality for the many workers who felt this was the time to stand up and be counted." ...Read the latest details of this campaign on the Local 1228 web site from Business Manager Andrew Dubrovsky.
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LEFT COAST BIAS: Sean McManus’ Busy Season
CBS Sports, CBS News Head Deals with Early Show Shakeup, News Layoffs, Final Four, Masters
If you think there is so much stress at work right now that you may give your pharmacist an adjoining office, I have good news. It could be worse.
You could be Sean McManus.
This week alone, the head of both CBS Sports and CBS News has to stabilize the problematic Early Show after a recent shakeup, deal with the aftermath of last week’s job cuts across the news division, plan the April 27 Democratic debate to be hosted by Katie Couric and oversee broadcasts of the NCAA men’s basketball finals and golf’s Masters Tournament.
read the rest of this very interesting article By Ben Grossman --
at the Broadcasting & Cable Magazine Blog »
Test Your Inner Geek
Take the MaximumPC Magazine's "Geek Quiz". Quoting from their site "OK, smarty-pants, it's time to prove how computer savvy you really are". It consists of fifty questions each of which show the results and correct answer after each selection.
See just how geeked up you really are »
A report from the Eighteenth Annual Electrical Workers Minority Caucus by Eloida G. James
As I flew to Los Angeles for the Eighteenth Annual Leadership Conference of The Electrical Workers Minority Caucus, I couldn’t deny the irony of the New York Times Article that I started to read: “Settlement in Bias Suit That Stalled for 37 Years”. continued »
FOX Sports at Super Bowl XLII Photo Album
A new photo album has been added to our photo's section. It features photos taken at the University of Phoenix site of Super Bowl XLII. The photos were taken by Local 1212 Organizing Coordinator Jesus Sanchez during the week prior to the game. The FOX Sports site was visited by Business Manager Keith Morris and Local Representative Ralph Avigliano as well as Jesus.
to view the album »
Win Hunting or Fishing Trip of a Lifetime
Union members have an opportunity to win a hunting or fishing trip in exotic locales—and appear on the national television program “Escape to the Wild.”
The winners will venture to Argentina to hunt majestic red stag, join professional angler Byron Velvick for Texas bass fishing or trek Canada’s expansive tundra to hunt caribou and upland bird—just a few of the trips that will be awarded.
For more information and how to enter »
Telemundo WNJU-NJ Members Turn Down Proposal and Authorize Strike
The membership of IBEW Local 1212 at Telemundo's WNJU-TV channel 47 rejected, for the second time, a Company proposed one (1) year contract extension. This second rejection grants strike authorization.
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There are many new features available for your use in the redesigned Local 1212 website.
Some of these new elements maybe familiar to you from visiting other websites. Some are unique to this website to fill the specific needs of our members. All however have been designed purposely to provide you with the information and tools you need as a member of Local 1212. A complete guide to these new features is available on this site. more »
