SSM resolutions: Advertising ban for SRG websites to be dropped

The Swiss Syndicate of Media Professionals (SSM) adopted resolutions at its congress in Thun on October 30 and 31: In one statement, the union calls on the Federal Council to lift the ban on advertising on SRG's online platforms. In the opinion of the SSM, the SRG must be able to offer its programming on all new distribution channels and platforms as part of its public service mandate. The workload of staff has increased significantly in recent times, which is why the creation of new jobs is essential. To finance this, SRG must be given the opportunity to place advertising on its multimedia platforms.
In another resolution, the SSM Congress expresses its solidarity with the staff of Tele Bärn and supports their long-standing fight for better working conditions. According to the press release, employees have not been able to benefit from the takeover of Espace Media Group by Tamedia and the CHF 2.2 million for Tele Bärn from fee splitting.
In other resolutions, the SSM advocates a flexible AHV retirement age and calls on parliamentarians to link the UBS aid to specific demands. The last resolution deals with the liberalization of the electricity market and current developments in electricity prices.