Media Essential Workers With Raza Siddiqui

Where are you Coming from Tony Diasio?

Raza Siddiqui — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Our premiere episode of "where are you coming from..." with guest Tony Diasio CBS 2 Photojournalist.

"Where are you coming from..?!" is a way for us to get to know each other. How often do we see one another in the field, lets get to know how we all got here, our inspiration, challenges and hopes. We hope you will join us Friday at 8PM! Thanks Tony Diasio for joining us!

An exciting feature, if you are friends, or a co-worker of Tony you can join the conversation and ask any question you may have! By joining the conversation you agree to have your image, and question used in our live streaming broadcast.

If you would like to help in our goal of getting to know one another and want to participate in a future show please DM Raza Siddiqui or DM at Media, Essential Workers. Tomorrow we interview Derrick Robinson photojournalist are ABC 7 Chicago about changes in the industry and advice to the youth trying to make their way into television.

Where you coming from Derrick Robinson? (Derr Rob)

Raza Siddiqui — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Where you coming from Derrick Robinson? (Derr Rob)

August 1st at 8PM!

Media Essential Workers is dedicated to telling the story of the storytellers. How often do you arrive at the scene and see counterparts from other stations but know little more then their names? Let’s get to know each other, what inspires us, what we enjoy, and our views on our industry. Let’s build solidarity through camaraderie. It’s by knowing where we all come from that we can decide how to move forward together.

Tomorrow we learn a little about Derr Rob

If you missed today’s show with Tony Diasio you can catch it here:

https://www.facebook.com/razavp/videos/216215113028576/?vh=e&extid=qPxrD9KzVkwux5ep&d=n

If you would like to ask questions for Derrick to answer type a comment in during the live feed! If you want to appear in person and be part of the discussion click on the following link (by doing so you agree that your image and voice can be used in the live-stream and podcast version available at all your favorite podcast stops on Media, Essential workers)

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Retiree Barry G. Hohlfelder shares with us his experience in News and Sports

Raza Siddiqui — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0600

We are grateful to report that a lot of our friends in sports productions have been able to return to work. Our show is opposite the #Bears #game #football but in order to give clarification as to what sports personnel do we interview #WBBM and #WMAQ retiree Barry ! He shares with us his experience in News and Sports, recounts his favorite memories and some scary ones like a #helicopter news close-call. Please remember that while a lot of friends have returned to work there are many in Live Events Coalition who can use our help. To check out more profiles of those in the broadcast sector please check out Media, Essential Workers

Activism in Office

Raza Siddiqui — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Today on Life, Love, and the Grind we will be speaking about #federal #agents being deployed to #Chicago, #law #enforcement and #community #relationship and status of the statues which came down. Weighing in on this discussion are Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez 25th Ward and #community activist Andrew Holmes. Hosted by Raza Siddiqui and produced by Sara Sadat on WCPT 820.

Staying Vigilant Amidst Reopening and Crowds

Raza Siddiqui — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Staying Vigilant Amidst Reopening and Crowds

-with M. Christine Stock, MD Professor of Anesthesiology at Northwestern University and CBS 2 General Assignment Reporter Jeremy Ross

Changing Landscape of Media

Raza Siddiqui — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Chicago's Media landscape is dramatically changing as we enter the new year. With both CLTV and Spanish language newspaper Hoy shutting down less voices to cover the news exisit. What are the affects of less media outlets servicing news consumers, especially in the Hispanic Community? We are very fortunate to have Yesenia "Betty Boop" Alvarez who has covered news at WOJO, La Ley and WCEV 1450 speaking to us about the impact on hispanic news consumers and the public at large.

To learn more about Yesenia visit Yesenia "Betty Boop" Alvarez

or instagram @YesiOnAir

#Localradio #Hoy #CLTV #Spanishmedia #Chicagomedia #spanishradio #Media #LocalTV #behindthescenes #Producer #News #newset #streamyard #amradio #morelatinosinnews #media #radioshow

An Inclusive Story

Raza Siddiqui — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Great conversation with Donte Diesel, Ken Bedford, and Tracy Baim publisher of the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Independent Media Alliance - CIMA about covering minority communities and diversity in the newsrooms. How do we tell better deeper stories reflective of the communities we cover. I’m CWA Unified Council of Illinois President, and journalist Raza Siddiqui and I look forward to bringing you this discussion which will also be streamed WCPT 820 AM!

#broadcastnews #newsvoices #MainstreamMedia #independentjournalist #independentjournalism #communities #Newsroom #union #unionnewsroom #savethenews

Staying Vigilant Amidst Reopening and Crowds

Raza Siddiqui — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Last week Ash-har Quraishi, Jeremy Ross an SAG-AFTRA reporter and @Robb Lazo and I talked about safety during #protests.

Thanks to Jeremy for continuing the conversation today talking about #television #broadcast #coverage during #civil unrest. Today the conversation continued with M. Christine Stock, MD Professor of Anesthesiology at Northwestern University and CBS 2 General Assignment Reporter Jeremy Ross.

#broadcasting #broadcasterunion #savethenews #mediasafety

#nabet #nabetstrong #aftra #ibew

#media #nationalmedia #chicagomedia #journalists #security

Staying Safe while covering the News

Raza Siddiqui — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0600

A #discussion with our #colleagues and some #security #consultants about best practices related to staying safe while covering #breaking #news. With some of the attention on #media being targeted it is important for our colleagues to at least a frank discussion, and since we are physically separated due to this #pandemic, this is the next best way we have to shed some attention. We used this platform for our #unemployment seminars with Jeff Jacobson and hope to continue its use as we talk with Jeremy Ross, Ash-har Quraishi, John Rizzo IBEW Local 1220 and Raza Siddiqui Vice President at NABET 41.

#broadcast #broadcasting #broadcasterunion #savethenews #mediasafety

#nabet #nabetstrong #aftra #ibew

#media #nationalmedia #chicagomedia #journalists #security

Michigan Writer Stepping help to help those in need during the COVID Crisis

Raza Siddiqui — Mon, 18 May 2020 01:00:00 -0600

https://www.facebook.com/donate/811078739391239/

After we answer some of the frequently asked questions about unemployment from our listeners from Illinois, Indiana and Michigan with our expert Jeff Jacobson, we are going to be joined by someone who is helping workers in need.

Larry Lage is a sports writer for the Associated Press who stepped up for colleagues working in sports. He created the Freelance Sports Fundraiser to help friends who felt the financial hit when sports ended due to the spread of COVID-19. Jeff will be interviewing alongside Raza Siddiqui to make sure we get all the pertain-ant information for the sports freelancers who need the information, along with information regarding how people can donate if they want to help!

Sports Freelancers stepping up to help each other in a time of crisis

Raza Siddiqui — Mon, 18 May 2020 00:30:00 -0600

COVID-19 has created not only a health crisis, but an economic one. Among those who were hit hardest were workers who help put on sports broadcasters. Many in this field are freelance, and work for various employers. When they get hurt or sick, what happens to them? Today we talk to Scott Dailey and Tim "Toast" Record talk about the DFW Sports Broadcast Television Freelancers Fund, and Stevie Bucks. Great to hear about people stepping up for one another!

Interviews with Scott Dailey, and Tim "Toast" Record

#Sports #Broadcaster #broadcasting #freelance #gigeconomy #texas

As CoronaVirus starts in the US we talk with Broadcast Union President John Rizzo and Dr. Fakhruddin

Raza Siddiqui — Sun, 17 May 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Talking about what is on everyone’s mind... Coronavirus and it’s impact. Speaking to experts in health and workplace safety. Our guests today are John Rizzo from IBEW Local 1220 and Dr. Fakhruddin. Raza Siddiqui, Nabet-CWA Local 41 Vice President and IBEW sitting down and discussing a situation which effects all of our broadcast professionals, and working men and woman in general. We also have Dr. Fakhruddin to answer questions from listeners about all concerns along with discussing what we can expect. In this premiere episode of Media Essential Workers Raza Siddiqui explores what the community is dealing with in terms of anxiety with employment and health.

Unemployment Advice, Expert Jeff Jacobson answers questions along with Raza Siddiqui and IBEW 1220 Business Agent John Rizzo

Raza Siddiqui — Sun, 17 May 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Jeff Jacobson former IDES appeal Judge joins us and takes your questions related to how to file for unemployment and what you can quality for. If you feel like this would be of benefit to someone make sure to share this information with them. He is joined by NABET Vice President Raza Siddiqui, and IBEW 1220 Business Agent John Rizzo, and answers commonly asked questions. Since doing this show Jeff and Raza have partnered to answer questions in a daily segment on the "Illinois and Indiana Unemployment Guidance Group" on Facebook answering questions from the community. This first show however covered extensively the most commonly asked questions.

#broadcasters #unions #unemployment #underemployment #furloughs

Working in Uncertainty; Community Activists Jorge Mujica and Cristobal Cavazos

Raza Siddiqui — Sun, 17 May 2020 09:00:00 -0600

How are immigrant workers rights groups fighting to make sure workers are safe during this uncertain time. Using technology to mobilize and keep track of safety concerns during this unprecedented times. Jorge Mujica worked with Raza Siddiqui and members at Univision Chicago to help inspire and educate, and we appreciate him telling about some of the other work he is engaged with to help workers fight for their rights in the time of COVID-19.

Jorge Mújica Murias . from Arise Chicago and Cristobal Cavazos join us!

With Sara Sadat and NABET President Raza Siddiqui!

Grants for Journalists Provided by the Chicago Headline Club during COVID-19

Raza Siddiqui — Sun, 17 May 2020 09:00:00 -0600

Chicago Headline Club Steps Up to help #journalists, along with multiple seminars grants are now available if needed full video Media, Essential Workers :

Available NOW: $50,000 in grants for laid-off, unemployed & under-employed journalists from the Headline Club & their Foundation.

Join us below for a discussion in how we help the story tellers. Thanks to Robert K. Elder for speaking to us about the initiative.

#journalists #covid-19