Media Cuts
Wed., December 03, 2008. 13:07.
Greens condemn media job cuts
Today saw all Herald and Times staff made redundant and required to reapply for their own jobs, following a decision yesterday by BBC Scotland to cut more jobs here from amongst key staff.
Patrick Harvie MSP said:
"This decision by Newsquest is an unacceptable way to treat staff at any time, but especially appalling in the runup to Christmas. On top of the recently proposed job cuts at BBC Scotland, this move is another worrying blow to Scotland's professional and well-respected media organisations.
"We have serious concerns about both sets of redundancies, and it is time for Newsquest and the BBC to think again. Just in terms of political coverage, we need a well-resourced and independent media to keep politicians on our toes. The fourth estate is a crucial part of our democratic system, and it should not be jeopardised by short-termism and ill-conceived cost-cutting exercises."
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