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Austria's Labor Costs above EU Average
An hour of work costs an Austrian employer an average € 28.00 - six euro more than the EU average.
April 13, 2011
No Rush Expected on the Labor Market after the End of the Transitional Periods
After 30 April 2011, an additional access to the Austrian labor market of about 11,500-16,500 people annually from Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia is expected.
April 12, 2011
Leitl: "Austria is Very Well Positioned for the Opening of the Labor Market"
Experts estimate immigration potential to be between 15,000 to 25,000 people; gains from migration for Austria, as from 1 May, about € 900m.
April 8, 2011
Tough Collective Bargaining in the Electrical Industry
The second round of collective bargaining in Austria's electrical industry had to be interrupted. About 50,000 workers are affected.
April 6, 2011
Green Jobs are Booming in Austria
Environmental production and services sector defies the crisis – 2009 employment increases by 3.7%.
April 5, 2011
Austria's Unemployment Continues to Fall
Unemployment decreased in March by 5.2%. The number of participants in training courses is also falling.
April 2, 2011
Austrian Unemployment Shrinks Further
Increase in jobs and decrease in unemployment in the fourth quarter of 2010; job market relief in 2010 compared to 2009
March 25, 2011
Collective Contracts: Wage Increase of 2.95% for 130,000 Construction Workers
In the current collective negotiation rounds, the construction union managed to get the so far highest wage increase. The paper-manufacturing industry agreed on an increase of 2.4%.
March 24, 2011 · Updated: March 24, 2011; 00:31
300,000 Austrians in Poverty despite Working
The term "working poor" is an established fact in Austria. Full 6% of full-time employees are in poverty.
March 22, 2011
Employment Reduction in Austrian Manufacturing Industry
The number of workers in the manufacturing industry fell by 3.2% in 2010. Moreover, there was a massive reduction in the demand for temporary workers.
March 16, 2011
2.7% Economic Growth Due to Exports
Austria's GDP increased compared with the previous year by 2.7%, stimulated mainly by exports and material goods production.
March 11, 2011
Hardly any Effects Expected by Labor Market Opening
As of May 1, 2011, the citizens of the countries which joined the EU in 2004 will be able to work in Austria without any restrictions. The effects should be kept within certain limits.
March 4, 2011
Mitterlehner: "Companies are Taking On More Apprentices Again"
The Austrian Minister of Economy sees positive developments on the labor and apprenticeship market. The promotion of apprenticeships has proved to be successful.
March 2, 2011
Unemployment: Austria has Top-Position Among EU27
EU27 area unemployment rate at 9.9%, Austrian unemployment rate amounts to 4.3%. National youth unemployment is below the average too.
March 2, 2011
Vacancies in Austria up by 64%
78,900 job vacancies in the fourth quarter 2010, an annual percentage change of +64%.
February 17, 2011
Industrial Activity: Styria above Austrian Average
The economic barometer of the Styrian manufacturing industry is above the average of the federal provinces for the fourth consecutive year. Optimism for 2011 is increasing.
February 15, 2011
Austrian Unemployment Shrinks
The unemployment rate (Austrian standard) decreased from 8.9% in January 2010 to 8.5% in January 2011.
February 12, 2011
AMS Reports 2010 Vacancies Record
In 2010, 404,733 vacancies were reported, representing an increase of 50,575 jobs over 2009.
February 5, 2011
Manufacturing Industry on the Rise
The economic barometer of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) grows. Production increase and stable employment are expected.
February 4, 2011
Declining Unemployment in Austria
Uunemployment could be reduced by 4.3% even in the traditionally for the labor market difficult winter months.
February 2, 2011
Strong Increase of Industrial Growth at the Beginning of the Year
The Bank Austria Purchasing Managers Index shows a strong increase in production in January 2011 due to accelerated order growth.
January 29, 2011
Austria's Growth Remains Dependent on Exports
The Austrian GDP will grow in real terms, according to WIFO, at an annual average of 2.2% per year between 2011-2015. The unemployment rate is expected to stagnate.
January 25, 2011
voestalpine: Increased Employee Participation Possible
For the CEO of the Austrian steel group, Wolfgang Eder, the increase of the participation from the current 13.3% to around 16% is envisaged.
January 21, 2011
AMS Expects Marked Relaxation of the Labor Market by 2013
The Arbeitsmarktservice (AMS, Labor Market Service) foresees a significant increase in labor supply on the Austrian labor market. Unemployment will stagnate.
January 15, 2011
Only Slight Increase in Austrian Minimum Wages
Index of Agreed Minimum Wages 2010: low increase due to economic crisis.
January 15, 2011
WKÖ endorses policy of the European Commission
The Austrian Economic Chamber welcomes the focus of the EU Commission on structural reforms, consolidation of public finances and competitiveness.
January 13, 2011
Recovery in Austria´s Labor Market Continues
The domestic labor market´s data for 2010 were better than expected. The number of job-seekers declined by 3.7%
January 8, 2011
Austrian SME as a Source of Innovation
Austria's small and medium enterprises are, according to the Small and Medium-Sized Business report, the main driver for innovations.
January 7, 2011
Downward Trend of Austrian Unemployment
Unemployment trend: Flash estimates for the fourth quarter of 2010 show an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
January 5, 2011
Social Justice shows High Levels in Austria
The Bertelsmann Foundation released a study on social justice issues in OECD countries. Austria is located among the top third.
January 4, 2011
Leitl Urges Implementation of Reform Plans
The President of the Austrian Economic Chamber shows himself pleased by the economic data 2010 and urges the continuation of educational and administrative reforms.
January 3, 2011
Experts: No Failures in the Austrian Labor Market
The last hurdles for the new EU-members to enter the Austrian labor market will fall in May 2011. However, even the unions has no concerns.
January 3, 2011
Austrian Unemployment Further Declines
Unemployment numbers go down specifically in the production sector. Long-term unemployment also declines over average.
January 2, 2011
Austrian Industry Remains on Growth Course
Bank Austria Purchasing Managers’ Index down slightly in November, but strong growth persists. Order intake increased as well as employment.
January 1, 2011
Illegal Employment Grows
One of four Austrian firms employs illegal workers from abroad.
December 29, 2010
Chamber of Labor Calls for a More Equitable Distribution
Corporate profits on one hand and reduced working hours, dismissals and wage cuts on the other, are not compatible for the Chamber of Labor.
December 28, 2010
Income Report: Workers' Wages Fell in Real Terms
In its income report, the Audit Court presents the evolution of the income of the Austrians. Increasing differences can be identified.
December 24, 2010
Above-Average Labor Market Data for Austria
Compared with Europe, there are relatively a lot of people of working age employed in Austria. The proportion of unemployed is also low.
December 21, 2010
Bank Austria´s Economic Analysis: 2% Growth in 2011
The analysis of the Austrian economy forecasts a strong recovery. Improvements in the labour market will continue, but the positive trend weakens.
December 16, 2010
More Employees in Austria, Purchasing Power and Taxes Remain High.
Austria records an employment increase of 1.2%. Purchasing power and taxes are above the international average.
December 15, 2010
Changes in Trend for the Austrian Labor Market
Imminent job cuts because of the uncertain business development.
December 13, 2010
WIFO: Austrian Manufacturing Industry in Good Position
The economic recovery driven by exports and the manufacturing industry continued in the fall: the GDP grew 2.4% over the previous year in the third quarter.
December 10, 2010
Unemployment Continued to Decline in November
Both the number of unemployed and trainees show a decline.
December 1, 2010
Europe's Public Debt and Unemployment Remain High
Austrian Institute of Economic Research: The revival of the EU states, driven by expansionary economic policies and export growth, is ebbing.
November 25, 2010
AMS: Temporary Employment Will Continue to Rise
The Chairman of the Board of the AMS (Public Employment Service), Johannes Kopf, believes that the international trend of increasing temporary employment will also take root in Austria.
November 24, 2010
Job Dissatisfaction Rises Dramatically
Austrians show themselves increasingly dissatisfied with their work. The current working climate index is at its lowest level in four years.
November 22, 2010
AE&E: Staff asks for continuity concept
The staff of A-Tec's subsidiary AE&E (Austrian Energy & Environment) call on the negotiators in the restructuring process to ensure continuity.
November 17, 2010
High Demand for Minimum Benefit
In the first month after the introduction of the minimum benefit already 14,500 applications have been submitted. A significantly lower demand had been expected.
November 15, 2010
Erste Group: Job Reduction in Hungary
The Austrian bank plans to cut 250 jobs in Hungary. Reasons are the bad loans and the introduction of the bank tax.
November 11, 2010
Fast Growth in Temporary Employment
The demand for temporary workers has increased strongly on the Austrian labor market strong, reaching almost the level before the economic crisis.
November 9, 2010
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