Comedia demands three percent wage increase
The media industry is also expected to benefit from the economic recovery. This is what the Comedia union is calling for, according to a statement released on Friday.
The media industry should also benefit from the economic upturn. This is the demand made by the Comedia trade union in a press release on Friday. So far, only management and shareholders have been able to capitalize on the improved economic situation. Real wages have stagnated at best. However, the good economic situation must also have consequences in the upcoming wage round in 2007. Wages for all employees in the sector must rise by a minimum of 150 francs. There should also be no more gross wages below CHF 3,500.
In open letters to the major media groups, the union is also calling on the managements of Tamedia, Ringier, Edipresse, Basler Zeitung, NZZ, Südostschweiz, Orell Füssli and Stämpfli to investigate their companies for gender-specific pay discrimination.
According to Comedia, women still earn more than 20 percent less than men. The large wage difference cannot be explained solely by education, experience and position in the company.
In open letters to the major media groups, the union is also calling on the managements of Tamedia, Ringier, Edipresse, Basler Zeitung, NZZ, Südostschweiz, Orell Füssli and Stämpfli to investigate their companies for gender-specific pay discrimination.
According to Comedia, women still earn more than 20 percent less than men. The large wage difference cannot be explained solely by education, experience and position in the company.
