Yorkshire dispute settled

Following a visit by National Union of Journalists outgoing General Secretary John Foster, the dispute at Newsquest titles in West Yorkshire was settled. The agreement gives significant increases to the lowest-paid. Meanwhile, NUJ members on Newsquest's Bolton-based titles, part of the same division as Bradford, have also rejected a 2.5 percent pay offer. The chapel awaits developments. More details & updates at www.londonfreelance.org (err... that's here).

Photo of picket on 16 January at Keighley © 2002 Bob Smith