MMTC Counters Broadcaster EEO Enforcement Arguments
Broadcaster arguments stepped-up enforcement of equal employment opportunity rules would be burdensome and data collection proposals are unconstitutional are incorrect, said the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council in an FCC response posted Thursday in docket 19-177. “If a broadcaster…
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does not discriminate, and maintains customary professional personnel records, EEO compliance and responsiveness to an audit should cost next to nothing.” The group submitted testimonials from “expert witnesses on media diversity,” including broadcasters and academics. Black College Communication Association Chairwoman Valerie White called it “astonishing” broadcasters “would believe that discrimination might have disappeared from the broadcast industry.” Increased audits “would serve as powerful deterrents to discrimination,” MMTC said. No party has opposed MMTC proposals the FCC make outreach efforts on EEO compliance, such as creating a secure whistleblower phone line and publicizing anti-retaliation rules, the group said.