The BPIF is the principal business support organisation representing the UK print, printed packaging and graphic communication industry and is one of the country's leading trade associations. We are a not-for-profit-distribution organisation.
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The Printers Charitable Corporation (PCC) appoints Michael Johnson, BPIF's Chief Executive, as its President for 2009
The Printers’ Charitable Corporation (PCC) is delighted to announce that Michael Johnson, Chief Executive of the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) has accepted its invitation to be the charity’s President for 2009.
BPIF and Unite unable to conclude new national agreement
BPIF and Unite GPM Sector representatives met for two days of negotiations on 18 and 19 February in an effort to reach a settlement for a new national pay agreement effective from 24 April 2009.
Sick as a Parrot. Holidays for all - employees on long-term sick get the breaks
Anyone dealing with HR issues has been aware for the last couple of years that the issue of accrued holidays for those on long term sick has been a bit of a roller coaster. This was due to the introduction of compulsory holidays under the Working Time Regulations (WTR) and cases subsequently brought by those on long term sick.
The BPIF has submitted written evidence on the impact of pre-pack company administrations to the Bus
The BPIF’s evidence explains how overcapacity in print has led to industry consolidation taking place over many years, with the purchase and sale of companies – often through pre-pack deals – now commonplace and usually occurring where companies have become distressed as they fail to keep pace with competition.
BPIF Printing Outlook survey results show trade expected to worsen during the winter
The BPIF’s new Printing Outlook survey shows that the expected seasonal pick-up in print trade during the autumn period (September - November) failed to materialise this year. While orders and output held steady for most, volumes were significantly below expectations.
Johnson and Burke tackle the Chancellor on unhelpful banks
BPIF Chief Executive Michael Johnson and Unite Assistant General Secretary Tony Burke have written to Chancellor Alistair Darling to voice concerns with regard to the unhelpful attitude of banks to small print businesses.
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