Nine execs make eleventh-hour offer, and ‘remain hopeful of a resolution’ as staff strike looms

Nine has offered its disgruntled journalists what it deems “a new and improved proposal”, as MEAA confirmed that industrial action began this morning.

Yesterday, MEAA representatives met with Nine management, but were unable to strike a deal.

Mark Phillips, MEAA’s communications director, told Mumbrella they were “willing to meet again today if management wants to,” adding that “the ball is in management’s court to make an improved offer to staff that addresses not only pay, but workplace diversity, the use of AI and the conditions under which freelancers are employed.”