The Main Board of the Media Union of Montenegro (SMCG) accused the general director of RTCG, Boris Raonić, of not knowing with whom he should negotiate salary increases for employees of the public service. Raonić called members of the union’s management board to take a polygraph test, which SMCG considered an inappropriate move and a sign of ignorance of union rights and procedures. The union emphasizes that the only authorized negotiator for the collective agreement within RTCG is the union of RTCG employees, which is part of SMCG. Raonić also accused the union of obstructing the adoption of the sectoral collective agreement, which the union denies, stating that Raonić is trying to cover up the persecution of union members. The union has informed international organizations about the situation and provides full support to the RTCG employees’ union in their fight to preserve unionism in the public service.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the struggle of the media workers and the union against management attempts to undermine their rights. They highlight the union’s fight for fair salary negotiations and criticize the general director’s actions as attempts to intimidate and weaken the union.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the conflict, presenting statements from both the union and the general director. They focus on the procedural aspects of the negotiations and the importance of following proper channels for collective bargaining within RTCG.
Right: Right-leaning media may focus on the management perspective, possibly portraying the general director’s actions as efforts to improve efficiency and discipline within RTCG. They might emphasize the need for order and criticize the union for obstructing progress.
