ABC Radio drama team broadcasting a play in 1935.
The CPSU is calling on ABC management to reconsider their decision to axe senior staff and programs at Radio National.
Last week the ABC announced plans to axe up to eleven staff from radio drama, features and the Breakfast program. Programs on the chopping block include Airplay, The Book Reading, Night Air and Sunday Story.
CPSU National President Michael Tull said it is an "appalling decision" which will damage the ABC's capacity and reputation.
"We are particularly concerned that management seem to be targeting some of the broadcaster's most experienced creative and talented staff.
"At this stage we are still consulting with the ABC and have asked for more details.
"The CPSU opposes to any forced redundancies and we also question the necessity of redundancies at all.
"ABC Management need to explain why they are making such a big decision before they know what the ABC's triennial funding will be," said Mr Tull.
According to the union, the proposed cuts are a threat to an important part of the Australian cultural life.
"Radio plays and book readings are a unique ABC tradition dating back to the 1930's. But they're also part of the intellectual and cultural life of the country right now, providing a forum and audience for Australian artists and writers. Read Full Story
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