Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News journalists on strike
Journalists working at The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News took industrial action on Monday outside the WeWork building at 80 George Street where the titles have their offices.
More than 330 journalists in the UK employed by National World, owner of the two Scottish titles, The Yorkshire Post, Sheffield Star and The News Letter based in Belfast, will also take industrial action.
Our colleagues at Hold the Front Page reported earlier this month the results of the ballot when more than three quarters of those who voted rejecting the pay offer and voting for strike action.
In July, National World imposed a 4.5 per cent pay award after months of negotiations with the NUJ stalled. The union has previously engaged with the publisher through negotiations with Acas, attempting to reach an agreement that resolves the dispute. Despite best efforts on behalf of members, National World’s refusal to accept proposals means journalists will proceed with strike action on Monday.
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Roger Cox Arts and Books Editor at The Scotsman and Scotland on Sunday
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Joyce McMillan, co chair of Edinburgh NUJ branch
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Over 300 journalists at National World are taking part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.
In Edinburgh journalists from The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News joined the NUJ picket line.
Picture Alan Simpson
Andrew Smith Chapel Rep Scotsman, sports writer for 25 years
Over 300 journalists at National World will take part in historic strike action throughout September. NUJ members delivered a clear mandate last month, when 78 per cent of journalists at the publisher voted in favour of strike action in the first ever company-wide ballot.