In recent developments at Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo), a fourth initiative has been launched advocating for the preservation of broadcasting license fees. This movement initially started with labor union members, followed by the general directors of both institutions, and then some members of the supervisory boards. Now, employees of ČT and ČRo have joined in, preparing to unveil their petition, which will be made public on Tuesday at 8:00 AM.

The petition begins with the declaration, "We, the employees of Czech Television and Czech Radio..." It was drafted by a relatively small group within the organizations, showing considerable concern regarding its exposure to the media, which likely influenced the cautious approach to gathering signatures. Despite past hesitation, proponents began circulating an internal link to the petition among a broader audience of employees, encouraging them to add their signatures to bolster the cause.

This current push highlights the urgency felt within public broadcasting institutions about safeguarding their financial structure amidst ongoing debates around funding. Last week, even the labor union representatives at ČT were reportedly not aware of this petition, indicating a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity surrounding the matter. The swift succession of documents related to maintaining license fees underscores a collective fear of losing crucial funding that supports the operations of both media entities.