Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we’ll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story.
The National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA (NABET-CWA) members who work for NBC Sports are in Beijing providing outstanding TV coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics. Working in China’s capital is a challenge as COVID-19 protocols restrict free movement around the city and weather conditions can be harsh during outdoor competitions.
But despite the obstacles, members of NABET-CWA are covering all the action, from the ski slopes to the ice rinks to the interviews with athletes. Dozens more members of the union are working at the main control facility for NBC Sports in Stamford, Connecticut. And it’s because of their hard work that millions of viewers in America and around the world get to watch the incredible athletes compete for medals.