Odeon proposals rejected again

Almost 60% of Odeon cinema members have rejected the second sound and projection harmonisation proposals in a ballot.

In a surprise move 59% of members responding to the ballot rejected the proposals which negotiators had recommended for acceptance.

The latest proposals are the second to be rejected, and were intended to harmonise conditions for staff in the former Odeon and UCI chains, now owned by Terra Firma.

These had been produced following "lengthy and challenging negotiations" according to union officials.

To guide negotiators on the next move a questionnaire is being circulated to Odeon members, which includes asking them to list ten improvements to make the proposals acceptable.

The questionnaire closes Monday 2 July 2007.