Bectu

BBC announces 2,500 job cuts

Ed — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:17:29 +0000

Details are being given to staff at briefings across the country, with Director-General Mark Thompson explaining that he wanted to announce the layoffs quickly to avoid plunging the corporation into uncertainty.

BBC faces strikes over 3,000 job cuts

Ed — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:08:53 +0000

Staff yesterday claimed morale was lower than at any point since John Birt's directorship as union leaders met the BBC Trust chairman, Sir Michael Lyons.

BBC strike this month?

Steven. — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 10:52:12 +0000

"According to Bectu officer Luke Crawley: "Our members are saying that they are prepared to strike because they are not happy with the BBC's proposals.

"The BBC want to introduce the new role of assistant producer which will do radio and web content production and studio management.

Opera workers to strike

Steven. — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:39:13 +0000

The strike ballot was held after a demand for a 5% pay rise was turned down and 2.77% was offered, and is in the context of resignations by both the chairman and artistic director of the ENO due to criticism.

Bectu said it expected technical, managerial and administrative departments to be affected.