DG signals greater digital ambition Tim Davie has given a clear indication that he wants to reduce the number of linear services provided by the BBC and move to more internet only content. In a keynote speech to the Royal Television Society he also pleaded for greater freedom to make such developments without what he… Continue reading Newsletter – 8 December 2022
Category: Covid-19
Newsletter – 10 February 2022
600 journalists get pay rise Hundreds of BBC journalists have been given a pay rise as a result of the most recent Fair Pay Check. The process - which involves looking at job roles across comparable industries and within the BBC itself - was conducted between October and December 2021. Just short of 2,000 employees… Continue reading Newsletter – 10 February 2022
Newsletter – 23 July 2021
Pay ballot extended The NUJ has extended the closing date for the consultative ballot on the BBC's pay offer until 3rd August. We've done this to ensure as many members as possible get to have their say on the deal, which affects different people in slightly different ways. We've had some questions from colleagues who… Continue reading Newsletter – 23 July 2021
Newsletter – 26 February 2021
Cautious approach to "roadmap" Following the PM's announcement this week - outlining the proposed timetable for easing lockdown in England, BBC management have confirmed that a cautious and phased approach will be taken in bringing colleagues back into our buildings. It's likely that the first stage will involve non-news output, such as drama and entertainment… Continue reading Newsletter – 26 February 2021
TRAVEL TO WORK ARRANGEMENTS (FOR THOSE AT RISK)
Following the introduction of the lockdown in England and increased restrictions in other parts of the UK, BBC SSR has revised its position on staff travelling to work and using public transport: PREVIOUS POSITION (at the beginning of the pandemic) - We introduced temporary amendments to our expenses policies to support staff safety when the nation… Continue reading TRAVEL TO WORK ARRANGEMENTS (FOR THOSE AT RISK)
Temporary Exceptional Leave Policy
This document was issued by the BBC in 19 June 2020. You can also refer to this document for Frequently Asked Questions. Exceptional Leave is not an entitlement. It is discretionary and is considered and applied as appropriate to individual circumstances. Every effort should be made to facilitate an employee working from home before considering… Continue reading Temporary Exceptional Leave Policy
Temporary Exceptional Leave Policy – additional FAQs
This document was issued by the BBC on 18th June 2020 If I have to care for someone at home, can I try to continue to work more flexibly? That depends on the nature of your caring responsibilities and whether you can do that safely. If you are able to continue to work remotely alongside… Continue reading Temporary Exceptional Leave Policy – additional FAQs
BBC Guidance on Temperature Testing
This guidance was issued on 29th May 2020 From early June we’ll be introducing temperature checking devices for employees and guests visiting our UK buildings to help us manage the risk of coronavirus infection in our workplace. We’re aiming to put temperature checking in some form or another across as many of our sites as… Continue reading BBC Guidance on Temperature Testing
BBC Finances FAQs
These FAQs were published on 29 April 2020 GENERAL Why are we doing this? The BBC, as well as businesses and economies across the world, is facing enormous financial pressures due to the challenges of the Coronavirus. We mentioned in last week’s all staff call that the media industry has been facing a lot of… Continue reading BBC Finances FAQs
“Thank you”, says union’s charity
NUJ Extra wishes to put on record its gratitude to the branches, chapels and many individuals who have donated to the charity to help in our response to Covid-19. We have received close to £30,000 in additional support. There truly is power in a union. It will come as no surprise to hear that we… Continue reading “Thank you”, says union’s charity
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