Internet Writers at CBS Organize

[Omaha Steve]

http://broadcastunionnews.blogspot.com/2009/08/internet-writers-at-cbs-organize.html

Thursday, August 13, 2009
Internet Writers at CBS Organize
http://unionreview.com/internet-writers-cbs-organize

Internet writers employed at CBS studios in the L.A. area have unanimously voted to be represented by the Writers Guild of America, West.

The vote was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. "This is good news for new media writers. Congratulations and welcome to the Writers Guild," said WGAW President Patric M. Verrone. "As more and more news, sports, and promotional content is distributed on the Internet, it is essential that its writers win respect for their work and all the benefits of a WGA contract."

WGAW Union Representative Lynda Whittaker and WGAW Organizer Laura Watson worked closely with WGAW shop stewards – Kathy Kiernan, Scott Gutman, and Brett Galde – throughout the campaign.

The next step for the 15 writers is contract negotiations.

“We hope to reach a fair deal with CBS as soon as possible,” said Whittaker. ”I know in this ever-changing world it’s important to be heard ... and it might be cliche, but there is strength in numbers. I’m not always sure the meek shall inherit the Earth, but I know the weak don't have a chance. I applaud the Guild for making us all stronger,” said CBS web writer Alan Carter.
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