Content creators at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia have voted overwhelmingly to recognize SAG-AFTRA as their union with 99 percent voting in support. The election was conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. The victory allows the unit to proceed with negotiating a first contract.
“On behalf of our membership, I am honored to welcome WHYY to SAG-AFTRA and support them in their fight for a fair first contract,” said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris. “WHYY produces some of the most compelling, informative, and diverse programming heard in Philadelphia and across the country. SAG-AFTRA is committed in supporting public media professionals as they look to organize,”
Added the WHYY Organizing Committee, “We’re thrilled by our strong showing. We look forward to beginning a democratic process to hear from our members about what they would value most from a contract with management.”
