Coverage strike action called off

 GLASGOW: Strike action by BBC staff planned to disrupt coverage of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony has been suspended after talks.

NUJ and Bectu union members had voted in favour of industrial action in a row over pay.

The walkout was to have started at midday on July 23 and last for 12 hours.

The NUJ said 77% of its members voted for strike action, while 79% of Bectu staff came out in favour.

A BBC spokesperson said: “We’re pleased that the unions have suspended their strike action in order to consult their members and we hope that we will now be able to resolve this dispute.

“We are now concentrating on delivering the best coverage of the Commonwealth Games for our audiences.” – BBC