I agree
with the editorial on March 5, “Important to take care of ATV staff”, that they need careful attention.
Over
the past year there has been frequent news about ATV’s fate, giving hope at one
moment but causing worries most of the time. The news is disheartening as ATV, despite
its relatively low popularity rating, has contributed greatly to the viewers,
including those in Macau, by providing programs which are useful sources of
information and entertainment.
Its
imminent termination now being certain, there is much to be done to ensure its
smooth windup. From my point of view, the employees’ interests should have
priority of attention. The Labour Department should see to it that ATV, in
compliance with the Employment Ordinance, either clear the overdue wages to the
staff or provide them with termination compensation. In addition, the LD should
provide the employees with assistance regarding their statutory rights and
benefits. If ATV fails to effect the wage payment for no reason, the LD should
strictly initiate prosecution actions. Moreover, the staff should be helped to
seek employment in the broadcasting or related sectors so as to maintain their livelihood
and to make use of their skills and experience.
Most
of ATV’s staff have been unpaid since last December but many still insisted on
staying at their posts to ensure the daily operations of the broadcaster. Their
loyalty and selflessness is admirable. Their interests should, therefore, be
well taken care of.
Their loyalty and selflessness is admirable.
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刪除I am quite angry with the wishy washy way in which the management of ATV handles the case. And it’s extremely irresponsible of the governement which just looks on with total disregard for the plight of the staff. Enough is enough; I just hope that the staff will get their pay eventually.
回覆刪除We've been watching, first with hope and then with annoyance, what has been going on with ATV’s management. So far there's been no sign of the staff’s ever being compensated for their loss. This is very unfair for them. Many have served the broadcaster for long years. I'm so much concerned not only because I've been an occasional viewer but because I've got a relative who is among the victims with a gloomy future ahead.
刪除Sounds like the gaverment is taking care of this case but who knows how long it would take to get it fixed...
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