Australia: ABC Journalists Strike for First Time in 20 Years
More than 2,000 ABC staff began a 24-hour strike over pay below inflation, job security, and AI concerns, with live shows replaced by BBC content during the walkout.
- Thousands of ABC staff went on a 24-hour strike for higher pay and job security, leading to the replacement of ABC shows with BBC content starting at 11am AEDT.
- About 60% of ABC staff rejected a 10% pay increase offer over three years, citing dissatisfaction with job security and career progression.
- ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks expressed regret over the strike, calling the pay offer sustainable and financially responsible, while promising to maintain services with BBC content.
- The strike caused the suspension of flagship programs until 11am AEDT, with emergency services remaining on air.
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In many cases, BBC content will replace local shows, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's flagship programs will be suspended for 24 hours.
'Just not acceptable': On the ground at ABC staff's first strike in 20 years
ABC staff have gone on strike nationwide for the first time in two decades. Crikey was at Sydney's Ultimo to witness the walk out. The post ‘Just not acceptable’: On the ground at ABC staff’s first strike in 20 years appeared first on Crikey.
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