BBC staff fear strike action inevitable after 1% pay rise offer prompts anger
Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobsBBC staff fear a strike is on the horizon at the broadcaster after anger over a...
By Michael Savage Media editor · The Guardian World
Unions reject proposed below-inflation increase which comes as corporation prepares to cut thousands of jobs BBC staff fear a strike is on the horizon at the broadcaster after anger over a below-inflation pay rise offer made amid plans to cut thousands of jobs. There is widespread consternation among staff at the offer of a 1% increase, seen as derisory given that inflation is running at almost three times that level. Continue reading...