Disputes at the BBC

Two chapel meetings today: BBC World Service Arabic Service and BBC Worldwide. The first was held in the new Broadcasting House, as the service is based across the road in refurbished Egton House. We are currently consulting over a dispute with twelve separate elements, including everything from holidays to rotas. This was the second of two chapel meetings convened to consider the proposals; four hours in total and still none the wiser. Then over to W12 to woodlands for Radio Times (and others mags). They have just rejected a below inflation pay offer and today unanimously decided to take action. A ballot will begin in seven days and action could commence to coincide with their move into new premises.