Journalists begin second strike over proposed deal to sell the Observer to Tortoise Media

Second two-day action follows news that the deal was agreed in principle last week by the Scott TrustJournalists at the Guardian and the Observer are on Thursday beginning a second 48-hour strike in protest at the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media, which was agreed in principle last week.The industrial action follows a similar two-day strike last week, which was the first at the Guardian in more than 50 years. The new 48-hour strike is due to take place on Thursday 12 December and Friday 13 December. Continue reading...

Journalists begin second strike over proposed deal to sell the Observer to Tortoise Media

Second two-day action follows news that the deal was agreed in principle last week by the Scott Trust

Journalists at the Guardian and the Observer are on Thursday beginning a second 48-hour strike in protest at the proposed sale of the Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media, which was agreed in principle last week.

The industrial action follows a similar two-day strike last week, which was the first at the Guardian in more than 50 years. The new 48-hour strike is due to take place on Thursday 12 December and Friday 13 December.

Continue reading...