Romanian state TV station TVR might cut work hours, salaries by a quarter

The state – owned television company TVR considers a reduction in schedule for its employees, as well as a salary cut by a quarter, in order to save more money, according to Mediafax, quoting sources within the TVR. The potential plan was also confirmed by Hotnews.ro. However, union representatives say the idea was discussed but not very concretely within the board. They argue the measures would demotivate staff, which will be reflected in the quality of the content. If approved, the schedule cut of two hours, to six hours of work a day, as well as the pay cut, would come soon after the TVR manager Stelian Tanase was mandated to present a new structuring plan for the media company. TVR axed staff under its reorganization plan in 2012 – 2013, in an attempt to stop bleeding money, under the helm of the previous manager Claudiu Saftoiu. Interim manager of Romanian state Television TVR suffers heart attack amidst rumors of his replacement Romanian legislators dismiss board of state – owned TV station TVR, soon after manager steps down editor@romania-insider.com