More than 200 BBC NI journalists to strike throughout native election rely
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ore than 200 journalists from the BBC might be on strike as outcomes begin to are available in for the Northern Ireland native elections.
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) members working throughout BBC Northern Ireland will start strike motion at 00.15am on Friday for twenty-four hours.
Voters throughout Northern Ireland are casting their ballots for candidates for native councils on Thursday, with 462 seats obtainable throughout 11 councils.
The strike motion is to oppose cutbacks to Radio Foyle’s morning present, in addition to the restructuring of providers in Northern Ireland, which incorporates reallocation of funds to digital providers.
The resolution to strike on such a major news day has not been taken evenly and displays frustration on the a part of NUJ members
Radio Foyle’s flagship morning present was axed final month and changed with a half-hour news programme.
NUJ assistant common secretary Seamus Dooley stated the union recognised the influence of placing on a major news day.
“We have been engaged in comprehensive negotiations, but we have not made sufficient progress to meet the expectations of our members,” he stated.
“The decision to strike on such a significant news day has not been taken lightly and reflects frustration on the part of NUJ members.
“They want to report the news rather than make their own headlines, it is regrettable that they find themselves in this situation.
“We assure viewers, listeners and readers that the priority of the NUJ is the maintenance of public service broadcasting and that commitment informs this dispute.”
Paul Siegert, nationwide broadcasting organiser, stated placing journalists have been defending providers.
“Over 200 journalists will be on pickets tomorrow, voting with their feet against the BBC’s plans that threaten their jobs and profession. The public have rallied behind members, recognising this strike is about defending services journalists are committed to protecting,” he stated.