Late last night, iHeartMedia reached a deal with SAG-AFTRA, the union representing WBZ employees. Thanks to your support, iHeartMedia will be keeping all of WBZ’s employees on staff through the transition. While this is incredible news, this is only a short term agreement that will be in effect while the station changes hands. WBZ employees Read more about What’s Next[…]
BOSTON – Today, the Save WBZ 1030 campaign responded to a Boston Herald report that iHeartMedia has committed to an interim agreement that will recognize WBZ’s union and offer all current employees jobs. “WBZ listeners are heartened by reports that iHeartMedia has committed to an interim agreement that will provide certainty for WBZ employees and a prized New England institution,” said Read more about Save WBZ Campaign Responds to Reports of iHeartMedia Concessions[…]
State House News Service covered the launch of our campaign today: “People won’t stand for this. WBZ is a New England institution, it’s as much of a New England institution as Tom Brady or Kelly’s Roast Beef,” campaign coordinator Benjamin Goodman said Tuesday morning. “I have listened to WBZ all day and all night since Read more about SHNS: WBZ Listeners Urge iHeart Not to Water Down Boston News Radio[…]
Alan Chartrand President, Boston Region Office: 781-393-7822 Cell: 617-922-0855 alanchartrand@iheartmedia.com Chris Berry Senior Vice President News/Talk/Sports Programming Office: 602-374-6060 Cell: 213-422-1616
BOSTON – This morning, WBZ listeners launched a campaign in response to news reports that iHeartMedia will not honor existing collective bargaining agreements as part of its acquisition of the legendary radio station. The online petition makes it clear that listeners will not stand by WBZ advertisers if iHeartMedia chooses to undermine the quality of the Read more about New Englanders Launch Campaign to Save WBZ Newsradio 1030[…]