News headlines 2003
News headlines in chronological order January 2003 to December 2003
December 2003
ESPG has confirmed disagreement with the proposed privatisation of Technology.
Meetings for ESPG members are to be held to discuss the planned Technology privatisation.
November 2003
BECTU has condemned plans for the privatisation of BBC Technology.
There will be no ballot for the 2003-2004 ESPG Committee this year.
October 2003
Nominations are invited for the new 2003-2004 ESPG Branch Committee.
August 2003
New arrangements are applicable to August Bank Holiday scheduling in Resources.
July 2003
Scheduling for the past three Bank Holidays in Resources has been reviewed.
June 2003
Two motions proposed by ESPG have been approved by BECTU's Annual Conference.
May 2003
The revised approach to scheduling will again be applied to the 26 May Bank Holiday in Resources.
Skillset is inviting comments on new draft occupational standards.
The Easter revised approach to scheduling will be applied to May Bank Holiday in Resources.
April 2003
Plans appear to suggest proposals will be made to split Broadcast Engineering.
UPA2 Resources members are asked to provide feedback over any Easter scheduling problems.
March 2003
A major reorganisation of BBC Technology has been proposed.
A revised approach to scheduling UPA2 staff in Resources will be tried this Easter.
Nearly 92% voting in a ballot favour this year's BBC Resources pay offer.
February 2003
BBC Resources members are recommended to accept a revised pay offer in a ballot.
The transfer of Tape and Film Despatch to Information and Archives has been proposed.
January 2003
ESPG is proposing to amend the Branch name following organisational changes.
London Graphics members have now transferred from ESPG to Broadcast Branch.
Roger Bolton has been re-elected BECTU General Secretary.
The break up of Technical Services in Resources has been proposed.
Last updated 5 April 2005