The Trade Union of the Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK) has expressed serious concern over the financial and institutional situation at the public broadcaster, calling for immediate action from relevant institutions.
The union has demanded the urgent harmonization of minimum wages at RTK, in line with the increase of the minimum wage in the public sector, which is expected to reach €500 by July.
“Employees of the public broadcaster cannot be treated differently from the rest of the public sector. Any delay in this regard constitutes injustice and violates the principle of equality before the law,” the union stated.
The union has also called on the Assembly of Kosovo to ensure a real and sustainable increase in RTK’s budget during the second reading of the state budget.
According to the union, RTK has not received the legally mandated 0.7% funding allocation, and an additional €2.2 million has been removed, creating serious financial instability and hindering institutional development.
Furthermore, the union has demanded the implementation of a 13th salary for RTK employees, stressing that excluding them from this benefit would constitute discrimination and a violation of legal rights.
“If this right is granted to other categories within the public sector while RTK employees are excluded, it represents clear discrimination,” the statement emphasized.
The union also requested public clarification from RTK’s Board and management regarding whether a financial report and an official request for a budget increase have been submitted, highlighting that transparency is an institutional obligation.
Additionally, the union called for all contracts and decisions made during the period of institutional uncertainty to be reviewed by the Assembly Committee for Media and the Assembly Committee for Budget and Transfers, with strict legal oversight ensured until full institutional consolidation is achieved.
The union warned that if its demands are not addressed, it will launch protests in the coming days and pursue all legal avenues to protect workers’ rights.
“Our demands are based on the law and the principle of equality. We will not accept any solution that bypasses them,” the union concluded.
