PFUJ condemns 7News for increasing work hours
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 November 2021
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The PFUJ criticized 7News for its notification mandating 12-hour work shifts. They asserted that this decision violates labor laws and human rights.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Showing severe concern over the notification of 7News, directing staff to observe 12-hour duty timing, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) termed it against the labor laws and International Labor Organization's charter.
In a statement, PFUJ President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said that the decision of 7News management seemed to be based on ignorance, callousness and was a violation of human rights.
They urged them to withdraw the notice and implement timings as per local laws and international obligations.
Key Points
- PFUJ expressed severe concern over 12-hour shifts
- 7News decision labeled as ignorance and callousness
- Call for compliance with local and international labor laws
- Shahzada Zulfiqar and Nasir Zaidi issued statements
- PFUJ demands withdrawal of the notification
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