Striking NUJ ITV journalists have agreed to accept a pay rise of 2.2%.

Around 100 journalists at ITV went on strike in May; the majority were from regional TV news.

The journalists were all members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

An agreement has been made for a 2.2% pay increase for those earning less than £60, 000 per annum.

Journalists were originally offered a 2% pay increase, which was rejected.

The NUJ released a statement regarding the situation, which read as follows:

" Members of the NUJ at ITV joined Bectu and Unite colleagues in accepting ITV's latest pay and conditions deal.

The improved offer came after strike action  was taken by members across ITV on 14 May.  Following a ballot, 97 per cent of NUJ ITV members voted to accept the deal:

• Increase in the redundancy cap from £36,000 to £45,000 as of 1 September 2015.
• An additional 2 day’s leave per annum for, and recognising the ‘commitment’ of, all staff with over 5 years’ service.
• Pay rise of 2.2 per cent for 2016 for those earning under £60,000 or in a union graded role.
• The maximum bonus opportunity for 2016 ( payable in March 2017) will be maintained at the increased level of £1,500."