NABET/CWA Local 51016

What NABET/CWA Local 51016 does

NABET-CWA Local 51016 is a chartered labor union local representing broadcast employees and technicians, primarily in the New York metropolitan area. It operates as a local chapter of the National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians within the Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO, CLC, and is headquartered at 55 West 39th Street in Manhattan. The local's core function is collective bargaining on behalf of its members, most notably through multi-year Master Agreements with ABC (2017-2021, 2021-2025, and a newly ratified 2026-2031 extension), governing wages, benefits, and working conditions for broadcast technicians.

The union provides a range of member services rather than a unified product platform. These include job placement through a Daily Hires board (with a dedicated Sports DH channel), professional training programs such as a Drone Pilot Course, and member benefits administration through the CWA Savings and Retirement Trust and the Entertainment Industry Flex Plan. The organization also maintains a Safety Committee, publishes local By-Laws, and educates members on workplace rights including Weingarten Rights. Member communication is delivered through the union website, along with Facebook and Twitter/X accounts.

Revenue is generated through member dues on a recurring subscription basis, with payment options including Zelle. The organization is membership-owned and governed by an elected Executive Board. It does not pursue venture capital, private equity, or capital market activity, consistent with its non-profit local union structure. ABC is the primary counterparty in collective bargaining, and the local's revenue and member base are therefore closely tied to ABC's broadcast operations in the region.

Name

NABET/CWA Local 51016

Legal name

National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians-CWA, AFL-CIO, CLC

Website

https://nabet16.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NABET-CWA Local 51016 is a New York-based labor union local representing broadcast employees and technicians under multi-year collective bargaining agreements with ABC, delivering member services including job placement, training, and benefits administration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Collective bargaining services
• Broadcast technician services
• Union member training
• Workforce representation

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Member Union Dues: The union generates revenue through member dues. The website references a 'PAY DUES' section with Zelle payment option, indicating regular dues collection from members who are broadcast employees and technicians covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NABET-CWA Local 51016 is a labor union local that represents broadcast employees and technicians through collective bargaining agreements with major broadcasters, notably ABC. The organization provides its members with negotiated wages and benefits, daily hire job placement services, professional training programs (including drone pilot certification), safety committee representation, legal protections (including Weingarten rights), and benefits administration through CWA-affiliated trusts.

Product overview

NABET-CWA Local 51016 is a labor union local representing broadcast employees and technicians. The organization does not offer a unified technology product platform but provides member services including training courses (Drone Pilot Course, NABET-CWA Member Training Courses), a daily hires job board, and member benefits administration through partnerships with CWA Savings and Retirement Trust and The Entertainment Industry Flex Plan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NABET-CWA Member Training Courses Training courses offered to NABET-CWA members to develop professional skills and industry certifications. Available to broadcast employees and technicians who are union members.
• Drone Pilot Course Specialized drone pilot certification course for NABET-CWA members, providing industry-recognized certification for broadcast technicians.
• Daily Hires Daily hiring announcements and job placement opportunities for broadcast technicians, connecting union members with available broadcast work assignments.
• CWA Savings and Retirement Trust Retirement savings and benefit trust program administered through the CWA affiliation, providing retirement benefits to NABET-CWA Local 51016 members.
• The Entertainment Industry Flex Plan Flexible benefits plan tailored for entertainment industry workers, providing additional benefits options for NABET-CWA Local 51016 members.
• Collective Bargaining Representation (NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreement) Collective bargaining representation for broadcast employees and technicians under the NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreements, governing wages, benefits, and working conditions. The 2026-2031 agreement was ratified by members.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Communication Workers of America (CWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABET-CWA Local 51016 is affiliated with the Communication Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO, CLC. CWA provides parent union support, the CWA Savings and Retirement Trust, and access to broader labor union resources and collective bargaining infrastructure.
• ABC NetworkcoreOthersABC is the primary broadcaster with whom NABET-CWA negotiates and maintains Master Agreements (2017-2021 and 2026-2031) governing wages, benefits, and working conditions for union members.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees): IATSE represents behind-the-scenes entertainment workers including broadcast technicians. It is the most direct comparator to NABET-CWA Local 51016 in terms of craft coverage, collective bargaining with major entertainment employers, and membership structure.
• SAG-AFTRA: SAG-AFTRA is the principal entertainment industry union, representing performers, broadcasters, and media professionals. It shares NABET-CWA's industry, parent AFL-CIO affiliation, and collective bargaining model.
• Writers Guild of America (WGA): WGA is another major entertainment industry union with comparable collective bargaining frameworks, member services, and contract negotiation cycles with major broadcasters and studios.
• American Federation of Musicians (AFM): AFM represents musicians in broadcast and live entertainment. Comparable to NABET-CWA Local 51016 as an AFL-CIO affiliated entertainment industry union with similar dues-funded membership structure.
• NABET-CWA Local 11 (NBC): Another NABET-CWA local chapter representing broadcast technicians at a different major network. Directly comparable as a sibling union local with the same bargaining structure and member services model.
• Directors Guild of America (DGA): The DGA represents directors and related broadcast/film production roles. It is comparable to NABET-CWA Local 51016 as a craft-based union operating in the same broadcast production environment with similar collective bargaining structures.
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW): IBEW represents electrical workers including broadcast engineers. It overlaps with NABET-CWA in technical broadcast roles and shares AFL-CIO affiliation and craft-based collective bargaining.

Broad incumbents

• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE): A larger AFL-CIO affiliate representing operators across industries. Comparable as a labor union with collective bargaining infrastructure, though operating in a different industry vertical.
• Communications Workers of America (CWA) National: The parent union of NABET-CWA Local 51016. Comparable as the national-level union body providing bargaining infrastructure, benefits trusts, and advocacy that Local 51016 draws upon for its operations.
• Teamsters: A large AFL-CIO affiliated union with comparable dues-funded membership structure and collective bargaining expertise. Comparable as a major labor organization though operating in different industries (transportation, logistics, entertainment drivers).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nabetcwa
• Facebookfacebook.com/nabet16
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nabet-cwa-local-51016

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Investors

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