Strike action has been called off following the pay agreement
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has secured a 4.5 per cent pay deal at Al Jazeera English. The union has consequently called off planned strikes at the broadcaster.
Members of the NUJ were set to take two 24-hour strikes, on November 4 and November 20, with plans to work to rule also underway. That followed a ballot in which 96 per cent of members voted in favour of strike action as a protracted dispute over pay escalated.
The NUJ has welcomed the settlement with Al Jazeera English. Paul Siegert, the union’s national broadcasting organiser said: “It is a shame it took the threat of industrial action to bring about this settlement but nevertheless we welcome the company’s decision to offer a pay deal of 4.5% this year and 4.5% in 2023. We look forward to working more collaboratively in the future with Al Jazeera management.”
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, said: “This is a welcome development and we congratulate the chapel. We hope this cam mark the beginning of positive engagement with the company. We thank the International Federation of Journalists and the ITUC for their support.”
Chris Jarvis is head of strategy and development at Left Foot Forward
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