Thousands of ABC staff are set to strike on Wednesday after pay negotiations failed. Deena Amorelli, ABC’s chief people officer, informed staff that only 40% supported the new pay agreement in a vote. The walkout is scheduled for 11am, which will disrupt live broadcasts and delay TV show recordings. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) represent the Australian broadcaster’s staff. The strike marks the first significant action since a 24-hour walkout in 2006.
