The Trade Union naturally has an interest in protecting people, but whether they  represent the interests of those people or their own one it is another matter, – Vasil Maghlaperidze , Director-General of the First Channel said when commenting on the meeting held with Trade Union representatives.

The changes in the terms of the contracts for about 70 employees of the First Channel were the main issue of discussion.

According to Maghlaperidze , those who are focused on solving such issue do not made loud statements in front of TV cameras, especially when a certain agreement has already been reached at the working meeting.

According to him, TV Company is transparently conducting an ordinary work process – optimization.

“The essence of this process is to reimburse employees based on the amount of work performed. The problems accumulated over the years evoked this process and they should be solved. At the same time, I would like to advise everyone to put aside personal anger and work as constructively as possible. We are not going to pay anyone for their loud statements. The time when the salaries were paid for load statements in the TV is over. Television constantly increases content, develops as much as possible. We are coming out of the problems accumulated during the years”, – Vasil Maghlaperidze said.

Director-General of the First Channel expresses readiness to meet not only Trade Union representatives but any interested person.

Georgian Public Broadcaster released a statement on the employee schedule changes yesterday. According to statement, Public Broadcaster did not fire anyone from the job except of a few people who systemically did not turn up at the office.

Today, the management of Georgian Public Broadcaster held a meeting with the Trade Union representatives and part of those employees who were offered changed terms of the contract.