Safety fears as itn cuts night-time cabs
BROADCASTING UNIONS are trying to stop ITN putting staff safety at risk by scrapping late night taxis to and from work. The move is part of a programme of cuts in benefits designed to save the company £300,000 a year. ITN wants to cut back on weekend and night working payments and scrap free meals for some staff.
In discussions with the NUJ and BECTU, managers came up with new proposals including the use of shuttle buses after 10.30pm, minicabs and additional free car parking spaces for staff working unsocial hours.
But unions are wary of the revised proposals. NUJ broadcasting organiser Paul McLaughlin said they were completely unacceptable. “We have got major concerns and we will not accept solutions that will compromise people’s safety.”