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Guide to the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET-CWA)
Records WAG.197
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians |
| Source:
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National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians |
| Title: |
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) Records |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1958-2009 |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1970-1990 |
| Abstract: |
National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (now known as NABET-CWA)
represents professional and non-professional employees in the broadcast industry.
Initially founded in the mid-1930s as a company union for the National Broadcasting
Company, it has grown to represent over 10,000 workers in many bargaining units. In
1951, NABET joined the Congress of Industrial Organizations. Some internal disputes
in the 1960s led the union to give greater autonomy to local networks and affiliates,
a concession that has contributed to the present structure of the organization. NABET
led two major strikes against the national networks, American Broadcasting Company
in 1977 and National Broadcasting Company in 1987. In 1994 the union merged with the
Communications Workers of America to become NABET-CWA. The collection contains bargaining
and organizing notes, websites, convention records, materials from the merger conference
with the Communications Workers of America, and strike materials.
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| Quantity: |
19 Linear Feet 19 records cartoons and two oversize flat file folders. |
| Quantity: |
2 websites in two archived websites. |
| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request
materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
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| Language: |
Materials are in English |
| Call Phrase: |
WAG.197 |
