ABC Journalists Strike Over Pay, AI Threats

0:00It's March 24th. This is Global News Today, AI-powered story shaping the world. I'm Cory with the story. Hundreds of journalists at Australia's National Broadcaster, the ABC, are walking off the job on Wednesday. It's their first strike in 20 years. Spart by a rejected payoff for below inflation. Plus the man's for better working conditions and limits on AI, replacing jobs. The strike kicks off at 11 a.m. local time and lasts a full 24 hours. Act major disruptions, like no 730 evening news or Thursday breakfast shows, with reruns and BBC content filling in. Radio stations such as Triple J will mostly play music without live segments. Staff turned down a staggered 10% raise over 3 years, 3.5% the first year, then 3.25% each. After plus a $1,000 bonus for non-casuals. Education hit 3.8% in January, and 60% of union members voted no, seeking higher

1:00night rates, job security, and fewer. Short-term contracts. Union stressed they want fair pay amid rising costs, secure roles, and protections against AI to safeguard public trust. ABC bosses call the offer the most it can sustainably afford, competitive for the industry. The broadcaster plans to take the dispute to Australia's fair work commission soon, hoping for a quick resolution to get everyone back on air.