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Board delays vote on KPFA morning-show dispute; supervisors seek negotiation and good-faith talks
Summary
After extended public comment and divergent views from station supporters and critics, the Board continued a resolution urging Pacifica and KPFA management to negotiate in good faith over recent layoffs and suspension of the KPFA morning show to Jan. 4, 2011, with a modest sponsor amendment.
The Board of Supervisors deferred action Dec. 14, 2010, on a resolution urging Pacifica Radio, the Pacifica National Board and KPFA management to enter good-faith negotiations with the Communication Workers of America (CWA) and to address the suspension and layoffs affecting KPFA's morning show.
Supervisor Avalos introduced the measure as an expression of concern about the recent layoffs and the resulting disruption at KPFA, noting the…
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