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10/20/2026

The election process for our open union positions has officially concluded. Because we received exactly one nomination petition for each of the three open roles, these positions have been filled by acclamation without holding a formal membership vote.
Please join us in congratulating your new representatives:
Kelly Jeromos – Chief Steward, WIVB
Julia Keating – Steward, WIVB
Kyle Licht – ISC Batavia
We thank these members for stepping up to serve our union. They are ready to begin their terms immediately and support you in the workplace.

10/07/2026

General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th. Check your email for details and to RSVP.

08/22/2026

The application deadline is October 9th.

08/08/2026

06/20/2026

Good luck to all of our members participating in the 11 Day Power play event! Post the link to your fundraising page in the comments. Here is the link to Brother Karl Maciag’s page.

I need your support! I am playing in the Community Shift this summer. It will be a grueling three hour shift but nothing compared to what cancer patients endure. This year I'm skating in the memory of my uncle Clyde Cavanaugh who passed away last year from cancer. My hope is the money raised....

06/10/2026

Please keep the Swenson family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Rick was a pioneer in the TV news business and a proud Union member.

https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/7-news-remembers-hall-of-fame-photojournalist-rick-swenson?fbclid=IwZnRzaASVi7dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe8xXNIX0zRmc19jxbdQpfBR_pe57GmYA78RYj6S4vNB62s401QSN2YYtZNF0_aem_6Rtn3hAsRQNcJOcYgYOkuQ

Photojournalist Rick Swenson died Sunday. He was 90 years old. Swenson retired from WKBW in 2008 after a remarkable career that spanned 38 years. He was a critical piece of the iconic Eyewitness News brand.

04/16/2026

Congratulations Tony Battilana on over 40 years of excellence at WIVB. Tony’s professionalism and leadership has been on display nightly on WIVB’s evening newscasts. Tony has been the lead director for every big event on WIVB - debates, elections, presidential visits, papal journeys, bishop installations, firefighter funerals, the crash of Flight 3407, the World University Games, Roswell Tree Lightings…
Thank you Tony for all you have given the industry, enjoy your retirement!

04/14/2026

Congratulations John Lawrence on your well deserved retirement from WIVB-TV! John worked for decades as a director on WakeUp and was a mentor for many new hires starting out on the morning show. His guidance and friendship will be missed. John was also a longtime member of our Daily Hire crew working Sabres, Bills and Bandits games. Enjoy your retirement John!