SSM regrets the decision of the Federal Administrative Court
The Swiss Media Professionals Union (SSM) regrets the Federal Administrative Court’s rejection of Radio Energy’s appeal. According to a statement released on Friday, a temporary FM solution must be found to safeguard jobs until Radio Energy Zurich can resume broadcasting on DAB+.
The Swiss Syndicate of Media Professionals SSM regrets the rejection of the appeal by the Federal Administrative Court against Radio Energy. In order to safeguard jobs, an FM transitional solution must be found until Radio Energy Zurich can continue broadcasting on DAB+, according to a press release issued on Friday. The SSM is calling on all parties involved to quickly offer their support for the transitional solution. The future of Radio Energy employees should no longer remain uncertain.
"The latest decision in the battle for concessions is another lamentable result of a failed concession awarding process. Despite ostensibly clear rules, the interpretation and evaluation of the various concession applications was often not transparent, which resulted in corresponding appeals," it continues. From the SSM's point of view, the concerns of employees were given too little weight in the criteria and in some cases assessed in a very questionable manner. "At least now, in times of crisis in which the media are also severely affected, Bakom and the Uvek must protect the employees and quickly offer a hand for the desired transitional solution." For almost a year, the employees of Radio Energy have been working and living in uncertainty about their professional future. Despite great enthusiasm for the station, this situation is grueling for the employees. Positive facts must be created quickly and jobs must be saved. The SSM therefore welcomes and supports all of Radio Energy's efforts to fight for its continued existence.
"The latest decision in the battle for concessions is another lamentable result of a failed concession awarding process. Despite ostensibly clear rules, the interpretation and evaluation of the various concession applications was often not transparent, which resulted in corresponding appeals," it continues. From the SSM's point of view, the concerns of employees were given too little weight in the criteria and in some cases assessed in a very questionable manner. "At least now, in times of crisis in which the media are also severely affected, Bakom and the Uvek must protect the employees and quickly offer a hand for the desired transitional solution." For almost a year, the employees of Radio Energy have been working and living in uncertainty about their professional future. Despite great enthusiasm for the station, this situation is grueling for the employees. Positive facts must be created quickly and jobs must be saved. The SSM therefore welcomes and supports all of Radio Energy's efforts to fight for its continued existence.
