First of all, the Fairfax strikes on the weekend signal a significant point in the Australian media industry. It has been widely reported that 550 people from the Fairfax group will lose their jobs. Almost 200 of them from editorial. Apparently, most of those 200 are production workers. Never the less, it poses an important question; is this the direct result of the media move online? This seems to be the case at the New York Times.
What affect does this have on the industry? MEAA federal secretary Chris Warren thinks it spells the decline of excellence. Read his thoughts here. But others, like Justin Peters at the Columbia Journalism Review, says there can be too many journalists at the one spot at the one time. These analysts show both the positive and the negative.
What affect does this have on the industry? MEAA federal secretary Chris Warren thinks it spells the decline of excellence. Read his thoughts here. But others, like Justin Peters at the Columbia Journalism Review, says there can be too many journalists at the one spot at the one time. These analysts show both the positive and the negative.
More immediately, what affect does this latest strike battle have on us, as journalism students moving into the world of journalism? Furthermore, do you agree with the strikes, or is it necessary to cut jobs and each person simply look after themsleves?
If you are looking at joining the media workforce check out the MEAA website and consider membership.
If you are looking at joining the media workforce check out the MEAA website and consider membership.
Lastly, for a bit of comic relief, check out Naomi Robson lose it on You Tube.
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