NABET-CWA Members Fight to Save Public Media from DOGE Cuts

Last week, NABET-CWA members held rallies in Boston and Washington, D.C., and submitted congressional testimony to deliver a resounding message that funding for local, independent public TV and radio stations is essential to providing trusted, important local news and weather, beloved children’s programming, and much more. The House Oversight Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee held a hearing in support of the Trump administration’s DOGE efforts to cut off federal funding.

“In my community, our station is more than just a source of news,” said Alyssa Micha, a Senior Creative Producer at WSKG Public Media in New York, in testimony to the congressional subcommittee. “We are here to ensure that every family—regardless of background or income—has access to the knowledge and opportunities they need to thrive. That’s the power of public media, and that’s why this work matters to me.”

Public TV and radio stations reach nearly 99% of Americans, and, in many areas, they are the only locally owned and operated sources of news available. Shutting down funding could force some stations to go dark, particularly in smaller communities that rely on independent, not-for-profit media to stay informed. NABET-CWA members who work at these locally owned stations play a crucial role in keeping communities informed.

 
Above: NABET-CWA Local 51018 officers and members rally in Boston to save public media. 
Below: NABET-CWA President Charlie Braico (second from right) joins union members and supporters for a rally in Washington, D.C. 

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This post originally appeared on cwa-union.org.