BALTIMORE, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair") announced,
and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ("IBEW")
Local Union 2286 confirmed, that with the expiration of the current
agreement on May 18, 2017, the IBEW
has ceased representation of employees in the bargaining unit of
its station in Beaumont-Port
Arthur, TX, KFDM (CBS) at the request of station
employees.
"We are extremely pleased that our employees requested this of
the union on their own accord and that the union accepted their
request," commented Paula Hayward,
KFDM General Manager. "We work hard to provide competitive
wages, excellent benefits, meaningful work and an environment where
people can have fulfilling careers. We appreciate the trust
our employees place in us and do not take it for granted. We
look forward to continuing to work directly with our employees on
enhancing our broadcast product and their employment experience at
KFDM."
About Sinclair
KFDM is one of 173 television stations currently owned and
operated, programmed or provided sales services by Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. Sinclair is one of the largest and most
diversified broadcasters in the country. It is a leading local news
provider and producer of live sports, whose content is delivered
via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video
program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair regularly
uses its website as a key source of company information which can
be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
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SOURCE Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.