Unions wait for BBC's next move

After a one-day strike hailed at the most successful for many years, the unions are poised for the BBC's response.

Figures provided by union stewards across the UK indicate that more than 13,000 staff supported the 24-hour stoppage which was called in protest at plans for widespread cuts and privatisation at the BBC.

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24 May 2005