Journalists at STV have requested a 6% salary increase to address the inflationary pressures during the current cost-of-living challenges.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) is feeling positive about ongoing discussions with management.
During the STV annual general meeting (AGM) in Glasgow, NUJ representatives and employees raised concerns about the pay dispute with the board.
NUJ members at STV are seeking higher wages to combat the rising cost of living.
Nick McGowan-Lowe, NUJ’s national organiser for Scotland, expressed optimism following industrial action and discussions at the AGM, indicating that further talks with management are on the agenda.
The strike action by NUJ members at STV is affecting news programming, with alterations to scheduled broadcasts.
Mr. McGowan-Lowe noted a substantial presence on the picket line in Glasgow, joined by colleagues from other cities like Dundee and Edinburgh.
The strike follows a previous 24-hour walkout in March, with staff rejecting the company’s latest pay offer.
STV’s response emphasizes their openness to dialogue and desire for a swift resolution, despite disappointment with the strike action. The company maintains that their pay offer is fair and sustainable in the current economic climate.
Programming adjustments are being made to accommodate the strike’s impact on news broadcasts.
