National television broadcaster TVR is reducing working time from five to four days, resulting in a 20% wage cut across the board. TVR has been experiencing financial difficulties, culminating in the tax authority’s decision to block its accounts last week. TVR said it is reducing working time, cutting expenses on external contractors by 75% and giving up high-cost television productions. The station has also communicated to trade unions that it intends to start negotiations over layoffs.
English: http://www.romania-insider.com/romanias-national-television-cuts …
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