[Pickets outside Argus House in Hollingbury, Brighton]
National Union of Journalists employees at The Argus of Brighton -- part of Gannett's U.K. Newsquest division -- began a strike today over plans to move copy-editing jobs to a central hub, 80 miles away. Read the workers' blog. Plus, watch a slideshow of today's events:
Good luck Argus folks! I hope you get reader support in your quest for equity in the face of blatant unfairness and arrogance.
ReplyDeleteTry to give mention to Newsquest's parent company, Gannett Co. Inc., when dealing with other media and the public. When pronouncing Gannett, remember that the emphasis is on Net, as in income.
You might want to emphasize how an American company is putting the squeeze to the UK's economy, vis-a-vis its workers. The Labour Party should have something to say about that!
Good luck!
What a courageous act by people of all ages. They have seem ot have one thing in common, and that's a quest for quality. Sure wish this would rub off over here.
ReplyDeleteHow many of you would have been willing to picket to keep local, quality news? I think this is wonderful. These people WILL make a difference, I'm sure of that.
ReplyDeletePay attention, Yanks. These blokes are showing us how to do it.
ReplyDeleteOh how I miss England. Bravo to the Argus folks and the people who support them.
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