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