No live transmission of BOL for past three days as protesting employees take over studios
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 24 October 2018
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BOL News has halted live broadcasts as employees occupy studios demanding five months of unpaid salaries. Protesters seek intervention from authorities to resolve the issue.Summary
KARACHI – There has been no live transmission of BOL News for the past three days as employees continue to occupy the newsroom and studios, refusing to leave unless five-months of dues are not cleared.
One of the staff members addressing the protesters said that no one would move an inch until the outstanding salaries are paid off by the management.
Besides, the employees have the following demands/plans:
- Salaries of five months should be disbursed together and to staffers of all grades.
- There will be no talks if less than five months of pays offered.
- In the case of victimization of any employee, everyone would refuse to work.
The speaker appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar, and Prime Minister Imran Khan to play their roles in getting them their rights.
The protesters shouted slogans against the management, one of their favorites being ‘bola kiya, diya kia’.
KEY POINTS:
- Employees have occupied the newsroom and studios for three days.
- Protests stem from unpaid salaries for five months.
- Staff demands full salary disbursement without negotiations.
- Employees threaten work stoppage if any member is victimized.
- Calls made to Chief Justice and Prime Minister for intervention.
