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- Imagine brutally calling out your bosses for not paying you fairly and still keeping your job.
- That’s exactly what happened to BBC journalist Carrie Gracie, who is fighting to bridge the gender pay gap at the British broadcaster.
- It was an extraordinary week for the BBC, with women backing Gracie and journalists interviewing their bosses on television.
- It’s the BBC’s worst crisis in years, but the broadcaster remains a brilliant platform for free speech — even if it inflicts self-harm.
Imagine publishing a brutal open letter complaining that your company doesn’t pay you fairly. Imagine then doubling down on your claims in front of a powerful group of parliamentarians live on TV. And imagine taking the fight to Twitter, detailing your boss’ attempts to appease you and thanking your supporters.
Now imagine walking away from these outbursts knowing that you’re not going to be fired anytime soon.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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