Coronavirus: Newspaper Publisher Reach PLC to Furlough Staff
Reach PLC, the publisher of The Mirror, the Daily Express and the Daily Star has confirmed that it will furlough nearly 1,000 staff, and withhold dividend payments.
Industrial Relations
News and analysis of industrial relations within the media industry from around the world, and from unions representing staff, journalists, and news crews.
BECTU Backs Petition to ‘Save the BBC’
Creative union, BECTU has backed a public petition asking its union members and the public to sign it in order to save the BBC.
Union Issues Warning to PA Media Group Following Alamy Acquisition
The UK's National Union of Journalists is seeking assurances from PA Media Group following its acquisition of Alamy.
Concerns Raised Over Newsquest Takeover of JPI Media
Concerns have been raised over a proposed takeover of JPI Media newspaper and digital assets by Newsquest including The Scotsman and the Yorkshire Post.
Reach PLC to Close Chester Chronicle Offices
Newspaper operator Reach PLC is to close the offices of the Chester Chronicle and North Wales Daily Post, ending a 244 year association with the city.
Newsquest Continues to Cut Jobs Across the UK
Newspaper publisher, Newsquest is continuing to cut jobs across the UK, with positions now unsafe in London, Brighton and North Wales.
NUJ Vows to Help Journalists Seeking Recognition at Vice UK
The National Union of Journalists has said that it will support its members employed by Vice UK to attain Union recognition and collective bargaining.
BECTU Reacts to UTV Pension Scheme Closure
UK media and entertainment union BECTU has sharply criticised plans by UTV to close its pension scheme, saying members could lose £50,000 over the course of their retirement.