PR Newswire
BALTIMORE, May 22, 2017
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.
