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Oregon Public Broadcasting workers informed management of their intention to form a union with SAG-AFTRA. More than 80% of workers at the Portland-based Oregon Public Broadcasting and KMHD Jazz Radio signed a petition to management. The unit will consist of on-air hosts, reporters and video producers.
“We request a systemic change that we strongly believe will provide the structure to ensure we are not just consulted but are represented in vital decisions,” read the union petition, “including but not limited to wages, salaries, working conditions and major systems changes.”