14-08-2022, 11:50 AM
In the interests of transparency, it's worth clarifying (for those who may be unaware) that Martine is an NUJ rep.
It's probably pretty safe to say that both sides (i.e., unions v BBC management) are currently engaged in tactical exchanges and that the initial plan published by the BBC was a negotiating position rather than a final plan.
It's our understanding that the NUJ is pushing to preserve a standalone UK channel, and naturally, protect jobs.
It certainly feels as though there's a better compromise to be had than the current plan on the table, which feels very much like BBC World News being delivered to a UK audience.
It's probably pretty safe to say that both sides (i.e., unions v BBC management) are currently engaged in tactical exchanges and that the initial plan published by the BBC was a negotiating position rather than a final plan.
It's our understanding that the NUJ is pushing to preserve a standalone UK channel, and naturally, protect jobs.
It certainly feels as though there's a better compromise to be had than the current plan on the table, which feels very much like BBC World News being delivered to a UK audience.