Clear Channel Accused Of Firing For Union Activity
Jul 16, 2004 14:54:05 GMT -5
Post by EvanJ on Jul 16, 2004 14:54:05 GMT -5
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Friday, July 16, 2004
AFTRA Accuses CC/Chicago Of Unfair Labor Practices
AFTRA yesterday filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge against Clear Channel for the termination of WGRB-AM/Chicago air talent Karen Fletcher, allegedly for union activity. According to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board, Clear Channel dismissed Fletcher in a discriminatory manner that "is intended to discourage support for the union." Employees of WGRB and clustermate WGCI-FM have requested AFTRA representation, and an election for unionization is set for later this month. CC owns seven stations in the Chicago market, including WNUA and WVAZ, where on-air talent is already represented by AFTRA. Clear Channel/Chicago representatives were not available for comment on Thursday evening.
WGRB-AM recent changed from WGCI-AM.
Friday, July 16, 2004
AFTRA Accuses CC/Chicago Of Unfair Labor Practices
AFTRA yesterday filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge against Clear Channel for the termination of WGRB-AM/Chicago air talent Karen Fletcher, allegedly for union activity. According to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board, Clear Channel dismissed Fletcher in a discriminatory manner that "is intended to discourage support for the union." Employees of WGRB and clustermate WGCI-FM have requested AFTRA representation, and an election for unionization is set for later this month. CC owns seven stations in the Chicago market, including WNUA and WVAZ, where on-air talent is already represented by AFTRA. Clear Channel/Chicago representatives were not available for comment on Thursday evening.
WGRB-AM recent changed from WGCI-AM.