ABC locks out workers on big day

Article Abstract:

ABC locked out its around 2,200 behind-the-scenes workers on Nov. 3, 1998, the Election Day, stressing that the network will instead utilize its management workers and replacement employees to help deliver election returns. To demand access to data regarding health coverage, the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) staged a strike on Nov. 2, 1998. NABET represents 2,200 desk assistants, publicists and camera employees. The agreement between ABC and NABET expired in March 1997. Fifty percent of the striking ABC employees are based in New York, NY, while the remaining 50% of ABC workers are based in Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Washington.

Comment:

Locks out its around 2,200 behind-the-scenes workers on 11/3/98, the Election Day, because of staging a walkout

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ABC locks out striking employees

Article Abstract:

ABC decided to lock out its 2,200 off-camera striking employees being represented by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET. The striking employees, who have been without a contract since March 1997, are composed of directors, news writers, engineers and technicians in Washington, San Francisco, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, CA, and New York. The strike partly affected morning news shows and temporary production shutdowns of soap operas. ABC and its parent Walt Disney were accused by NABET of not disclosing the rates for health care services that Disney wants the union to accept as part of its new contract.

Comment:

Decides to lock out its 2,200 off-camera striking workers being represented by Natl Assn of Broadcast Employees & Technicians

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Fall season brings more ad time to TV

Article Abstract:

Major television networks will allow more advertisement time in their shows as they ordered producers to cut 1999-2000 programs on primetime by 10 to 30 seconds. ABC, CBS and Fox already announced trimming of some of their shows, while NBC, WB and UPN announced no such cuts. Trimming high- rating primetime shows continues to be the trend in the industry that may be facing higher costs, but could cash in on the surging ad market.

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