Union condemns termination of 150 City 42 employees
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 24 July 2019
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The Punjab Union of Journalists has condemned the dismissal of 150 employees by City 42 Television. Allegations arise regarding unfair management practices.Summary
LAHORE – The Punjab Union of Journalists has condemned the dismissal of about 150 employees by City 42 Television.
The union President Ziaullah Khan Niazi said that there were reports of notices given to another 75 staff members.
He said that although the channel’s management claims the layoffs were because of financial crunch, its sister organization 24 News hired an anchor for a monthly salary of Rs2 million.
He said it was a pity that Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and a member of the Electronic Media Reporters Association (EMRA) connived with the management and assured them there would be no protests over the wholesale layoffs.
Niazi claimed that the laid-off workers were a witness to this ‘deal’.
Key Points
- 150 employees terminated by City 42 Television.
- Union President Ziaullah Khan Niazi raised concerns over financial claims.
- Reports suggest another 75 staff members may face layoffs.
- Management's hiring of high-salary anchors raises ethical questions.
- Accusations of collusion between PFUJ and management regarding protests.
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