Contact Us

President
Dennis Csillag

Vice-President
Robert Buchanan

Secretary
Joshua Case

Treasurer
Eddie Ray

Shop Stewards
Frank Castillo Jr
Corinne Green
Diane Wilson
Tony Velez

Education Chairman
John Suarez

Political Director
Michelle Krug

Calendar

March 20
Executive Board Meeting

April 17
Executive Board Meeting

May 22
Executive Board Meeting

June 19
Executive Board Meeting

July 17
Executive Board Meeting

August 21
Executive Board Meeting

September 18
Executive Board Meeting

Links

Health & Safety

NABET-CWA is a part of the Communications Workers of America, the largest communications and media union, representing over 700,000 men and women in both private and public sectors. CWA members are employed in telecommunications, broadcasting, cable TV, journalism, publishing, electronics and general manufacturing, as well as airline customer service, government service, health care, education and other fields. Workplace safety is extremely important to the Union and its members.

• Contact Local 54 Safety Chairperson Joshua Case regarding safety concerns at KGTV.

• CWA Health & Safety page

• Health & Safety Resources

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Executive Paywatch

In 2008, the CEO of a Standard & Poor’s 500 company received, on average, $10.4 million in total compensation, according to preliminary numbers from The Corporate Library, a corporate governance research firm. But even as the economy slumped, the median salary for CEOs of 200 large companies increased 4.5% to $1.08 million, according to a survey by The Wall Street Journal. And despite the public outcry over private jets and other executive perks, companies kept plying executives with generous freebies. CEO perks went up, on average, 12.5% in 2008 to $336,248 — or nine times the median salary of a full-time worker. A reasonable and fair compensation system for executives and workers is fundamental to the creation of long-term corporate value. However, the past two decades have seen an unprecedented growth in compensation for top executives and a dramatic increase in the ratio between the compensation of executives and their employees. Boards of directors are responsible for setting CEO pay. Too often, directors award compensation packages go well beyond what is required to attract and retain executives and reward even poorly performing CEOs. These executive pay excesses come at the expense of shareholders as well as the company and its employees.

In 2008, Harold W. McGraw III raked in $9,914,082 in total compensation, about $79 a minute. McGraw's compensation could support 198 workers earning $50,000 a year. Learn more at Executive Paywatch.

TVJobs.com

Even if you're not looking for a job, this is the best industry site around. TVJobs.com provides the latest media-related news, reference materials including information on stations, owners and markets, a comprehensive media directory, salary information, professional development, who's "on the move" and discussion forums. It's also the best place to find a job.

Buy Union-made Cars

If you're thinking about buying a new car, truck or van soon, be sure to consult the UAW's 2010 Drive Union Buying Guide. The guide lists all vehicles made by members of the UAW and the Canadian Auto Workers, as well as IUE-CWA. The list includes the familiar brands such as Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Mercury, Dodge and Jeep, as well as union-made models from Mazda, Mitsubishi, Toyota and Volkswagen. Car shoppers should remember that not all vehicles made in the United States or Canada are built by union-represented workers. For example, most models of the GMC Sierra are produced in the United States but some are made in Mexico.

Benefits

UnionPlus Benefits offered by Union Privilege, serve the interests of today's working families. The Union Plus brand promises the value, quality service and cost-savings that union members deserve. Union Plus designs programs that help NABET-CWA members enjoy life at a great price. By using the collective buying power of unions, they offer a variety of high quality, discounted products and services exclusively to working families. With Union Plus benefits, your union membership "pays" at work and at home.

Labor & Media

• San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council

• California Labor Federation

• CWA

• AFL-CIO

• Working America, is a powerful force for working people. This community affiliate of the AFL-CIO combines the strength of 10 million union men and women and millions of workers without the benefit of a workplace union who share common challenges and goals to fight in communities, states and nationally for what really matters — good jobs, affordable health care, world-class education, secure retirements, real homeland security and more.

• Other Unions

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

• Social Security Administration

NABET-CWA California Locals

• Local 51 San Francisco

• Local 53 Burbank

• Local 57 Hollywood