NUJ strike action at the BBC: 24-hour strike begins on Monday 18th February 2013

AC

aconnell 17 February 2013 4:56pm

I thought it would be appropriate to open a new thread prior to tomorrow's action.

Quote:

BBC journalists are to stage a one-day strike on Monday, February 18 in an ongoing row over job cuts.

The National Union of Journalists confirmed the walk-out would take place across the UK, unless the BBC agreed to end compulsory redundancies.

Their members will begin a "work to rule" on Friday as part of the dispute. Other BBC unions have yet to comment.

A BBC spokesperson said it was "disappointing the NUJ have chosen to take this action."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21413506

More information from the NUJ website: http://www.nuj.org.uk/innerPagenuj.html?docid=2815

JA

Jamesypoo 17 February 2013 5:06pm

If only somebody had started a thread for this already.

DA

Davidjb Founding member 17 February 2013 5:08pm

Interesting that the BBC article you've linked is in the 'entertainment' section of BBC News. Almost makes it seem like they're making a joke of the strike. Also quite surprised BBC News have to use a Getty Image for a picture of their own building. Surely someone could have easily popped outside an taken a photo?

JW

JamesWorldNews 17 February 2013 5:15pm

Jamesypoo posted:

If only somebody had started a thread for this already.

I know.

AC

aconnell 17 February 2013 5:15pm

Sorry about duplicating the thread - you can close if need be. I haven't had my head screwed on all day!!

JW

JamesWorldNews 17 February 2013 5:18pm

aconnell posted:

Sorry about duplicating the thread - you can close if need be. I haven't had my head screwed on all day!!

You may be headless, but I'm sure you're also quite 'armless! X

NUJ strike action at the BBC

24-hour strike begins on Monday 18th February 2013 (February 2013)