PFUJ condemns layoffs at Hum News
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 15 September 2020
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has condemned the layoffs of seven employees at Hum News. Union leaders demand an immediate withdrawal of the termination letters and plan protests.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the retrenchment of seven video journalists from Hum News.
In a joint statement, President PFUJ Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi termed the decision illogical and unjustified. They demanded immediate withdrawal of termination letters of the seven employees.
The union leaders threatened to protest in front of Hum News offices across the country.
“It is strange that a senior journalist who heads Hum News is taking anti- journalists actions by terminating the services of poor staffers,” the statement said.
KEY POINTS:
- PFUJ condemns the retrenchment of seven video journalists at Hum News.
- Union leaders demand the withdrawal of termination letters.
- Protests planned at Hum News offices nationwide.
- Criticism aimed at the senior journalist heading Hum News for unjust actions.
- PFUJ calls for immediate action to support affected staff.
