78 Tamedia female journalists protest against discrimination
At Tamedia, women are "thwarted, rebuked and paid less" than men. This was written by 78 female Tamedia journalists in a letter to the editor-in-chief and management.
The letter, which was published on Twitter over the weekend, says that women have less say at meetings, and their suggestions are not taken seriously or are ridiculed. The company culture is dominated by men.
Men outnumber women on editorial boards and occupy almost all key positions. Men are promoted and women are passed over. The problems are structural.
The signatories of the letter demand immediate action to improve their situation. "We expect the insults and abuse to stop; we expect to be treated with decency and respect," they wrote.
Apparently, the editors-in-chief also see a need for action. Tamedia Editor-in-Chief Arthur Rutishauser told Persoenlich.com on Sunday: "We are aware that the measures taken so far to increase the proportion of women in the editorial teams and especially in management positions are not enough and that it is time for a binding strategy." (SDA)
