"Amid discontent at classical station, WFMT employees announce intent to unionize"

By Hannah Edgar
March 20, 2025

Employees at 98.7 WFMT, Chicago’s classical music station, announced their intent early this month to unionize with SAG-AFTRA, the union representing broadcast media professionals.

“The current environment has left many of us feeling undervalued, overworked, and voiceless,” the union committee wrote via a SAG-AFTRA statement. “We believe in WFMT’s potential to thrive in the 21st century, but this requires empowering the people who bring the station’s programming to life. By joining SAG-AFTRA, we aim to create an environment where employees feel supported and valued.”

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