BBC Northern Ireland journalists are on the picket lines as votes are counted across the region following the local government elections.
The 24-hour strike by NUJ members saw several flagship programmes including BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster and The Nolan Show go off air as more than 200 journalists took part in the walkout.
There were also no local news bulletins on Radio Ulster until 9am today, which was read by Adam Smyth, director of BBC Northern Ireland.
Television and online services have been similarly impacted.
Comprehensive coverage of the local government elections had been planned, including a live feed with the latest results on social media accounts, and BBC Radio Ulster's live results programme to be streamed on the BBC News NI website.
A team of reporters had been planned across the eleven count centres with on-air coverage on BBC Radio Ulster from 4pm today, as well as live coverage of results on the BBC One Northern Ireland television channel.
Election coverage is due to resume tomorrow following the strike action, which began at 12.15am this morning.
It was called to oppose cutbacks to Radio Foyle's morning show, as well as the restructuring of services in Northern Ireland, which includes reallocation of funds to digital services.
Counting under way in Northern Ireland local elections
Yesterday NUJ assistant general secretary Seamus Dooley said the union recognised the impact of striking on a significant news day and the decision had not been taken lightly.
"We have been engaged in comprehensive negotiations, but we have not made sufficient progress to meet the expectations of our members," he said.
"The decision to strike on such a significant news day has not been taken lightly and reflects frustration on the part of NUJ members.
"They want to report the news rather than make their own headlines, it is regrettable that they find themselves in this situation.
"We assure viewers, listeners and readers that the priority of the NUJ is the maintenance of public service broadcasting and that commitment informs this dispute."
