ABC journalists have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial motion as they push for a good deal from administration.
Close to 90% of union members voted in favour of a spread of commercial actions as much as and together with a full 24 hour stoppage in a protected motion poll that closed yesterday.
Union representatives met with ABC managing director David Anderson on Tuesday however claimed there was no higher provide forthcoming.
MEAA Media Director Cassie Derrick stated, “David Anderson listened to our issues and has agreed to postpone voting on the present provide, however there was no dedication made about offering an improved deal that addresses the most important issues of employees.
“This isn’t just about pay. It’s about making certain a good go at forging a profession on the public broadcaster.
“It’s about sustainable careers and equal pay for journalists within the areas, from numerous backgrounds and ladies.”
The union claims excellent points for ABC employees embody profession development by means of pay bands to supply a pathway for junior employees, and nearly all of employees within the areas as journalists acquire ability and expertise in a task; a daily, transparently reported gender and race pay hole audit to handle issues with inequality and retention of numerous employees; and an improved buyout system.
Members are additionally in search of again pay to the expiry date of a earlier enterprise bargaining settlement.
ABC members round Australia will likely be assembly later right this moment to debate subsequent steps.
