Interview with Carrie Gracie about her resignation in protest over pay inequality at the BBC

Interview with Carrie Gracie about her resignation in protest over pay inequality at the BBC

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Life Skills

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The speaker discusses her resignation from the BBC due to unequal pay as the China editor. Despite having a substantive post, she faced pay discrimination. She received significant support from colleagues and internationally. Her resignation is not about seeking more money but about advocating for equal pay. The internal grievance process has been unsatisfactory, and she cannot continue working under unlawful pay discrimination.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the speaker's position regarding their pay as the China editor?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did the speaker feel about the support received from other women within the BBC?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the speaker not want to be remembered for?

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What was the speaker's main concern regarding their pay situation?

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What did the speaker discover in July that affected their pay situation?

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