Staff at ATV to form a union

ATV staff agreed last night to form a union representing television production and broadcasting workers.

The decision follows the company's scrapping of fixed year-end bonuses.

The Confederation of Trade Unions, which met ATV staff last night, said morale at the station was low.

Workers were disappointed they had not been consulted about the cut, a spokesman said.

The union will attempt to meet management on Thursday.

Employees will be urged to disagree with the cut and sign authorisation letters for the union to negotiate on their behalf.