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Pay Progression - how it works The BBC has now updated its guidance about implementation of the Pay Progression deal, which was overwhelmingly backed by NUJ members. Over the next few weeks team leaders will be sent a list of people who will be eligible for the increase to the 33% mark of the Job… Continue reading Newsletter – 29 September 2022

No place for "Nads" in new Government Nadine Dorries - who was intent on privatising Channel 4 and suggested that the current BBC Licence Fee "would be the last" - has been replaced as Culture Secretary in Liz Truss's new Government by Michelle Donelan. Unless you live in Wiltshire, you're unlikely to know the name,… Continue reading Newsletter – 8 September 2022

NUJ members urged to support striking workers ADDENDUM : The Reach PLC strike for Friday 26th August has been postponed - with the NUJ agreeing to talks with ACAS. In the event of no agreement being made, the planned strike for next Wednesday will still go ahead. Hundreds of journalists at newspapers across England and… Continue reading Newsletter – 25 August 2022

Introduction Being involved in a disciplinary process can be an anxious, unsettling time. However, being a member of the NUJ gives to access to a network of representatives and resources that can help you through the process. This guide provides a brief overview of how it works, with the full details being set out in… Continue reading Disciplinary proceedings – how they work

Final push on pay progression We hope that most people have now voted on the BBC's Pay Progression deal - with the ballot closing on Monday 22nd August at noon. The NUJ has extended the closing date to take into account the holiday period and the fact that a small number of members didn't get… Continue reading Newsletter – 18 August 2022

Public leaders rally support for Look East In a rare move, councillors, police and fire chiefs have joined together to urge the BBC to rethink its plans to close the 1830 Look East from Cambridge. A group representing Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes called the plans "a retrograde step", saying the programme was an… Continue reading Newsletter – 11 August 2022

NUJ gets wins in two key disputes The NUJ has won concessions for two groups of members in England who were facing significant changes to their duties or working patterns. In the North West, the BBC has now confirmed it will reinstate a Weekend Newswire Edit shift for a trial period from the start of… Continue reading Newsletter – 4 August 2022

Pay Progression details revealed The BBC has finally published its proposed deal on Pay Progression, and by now you should have received an email from both Internal Communications and the NUJ on exactly what to expect. The NUJ will now be holding a ballot on whether to accept the deal. We are the only union… Continue reading Newsletter – 28 July 2022

Middle management shake up, with radio posts cut BBC England Acting Director Jason Horton has outlined further proposed changes to middle management jobs as part of the digital first strategy. Editorial control for news will be managed on a regional basis, and the number of specific senior managers in Local Radio (Audio) will be reduced.… Continue reading Newsletter – 21 July 2022

News Channel cuts proposed In typical BBC fashion, two days after publishing the Annual Report - reminding everyone how much Gary Lineker is paid - BBC News management have announced the latest raft of savings proposed as the News Channel and BBC World News are merged. The BBC says the proposals will lead to the… Continue reading Newsletter – 14 July 2022