QUINCY, Ill., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast
Group, Inc (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced today that it received notice
from The International Chemical Workers Union (ICWU) disclaiming
interest in representing employees that provide services to KHQA.
After representing employees for over seven (7) years, the ICWU
notified the CBS affiliate that due to "a lack of interest from
bargaining unit employees," it will no longer represent the
bargaining unit. The most recent contract covered a three (3) year
period ending October 19, 2019.
"We are grateful for the trust our people put in us and we
believe this is the result of our culture, the benefits provided by
Sinclair and the many opportunities we have within the company
causing employees to see no value in a third party representing
their interests," commented Sharon
Merrell, General Manager of KHQA.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of
local sports and news. The company owns and/or operates 23 regional
sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to
191 television stations in 89 markets; is a leading local news
provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has
TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks.
Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including
over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital
platforms. The Company 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.