SafeJournalists, European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and EFJ affiliates in Albania sent a Letter of concern to ABC News Albania on May 24, 2025 regarding alleged threats to labour rights at ABC News Albania.
The SafeJournalists Network, together with the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), is closely following reports alleging unilateral and unannounced changes to employment contracts for journalists and media workers at ABC News Albania, specifically transitioning from regular employment contracts to freelance agreements.
Given the potential implications of such changes for job security, economic stability, and compliance with Albanian Labour Law and international labour standards, we respectfully request that ABC News provide clarification regarding the reported contractual changes and their legal basis.
In the letter, SJN and EFJ asked information regarding:
- The nature and extent of recent contractual changes at ABC News Albania.
- The procedures followed to implement these changes, including the prior consultation and notification given to affected employees.
- Steps taken to ensure compliance with Albanian Labour Code provisions and relevant Council of Europe standards.
The Letter of concern find here.
SafeJournalists Network
BH Journalists Association
Trade Union of Media of Montenegro
Croatian Journalists Association
Association of Journalists of Kosovo
Association of Journalists of Macedonia
Independent Journalists Association of Serbia
European Federation of Journalists (EFJ)
Association of Professional Journalists of Albania (APJA)
Association of Journalist of Albania AGSH
The source: IJAS
Photo by: Canva
