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Herbert Tumpel
„Something Is Wrong in Austria“
According to the Austrian Chamber of Labor, Austrian workers have to bear the highest burden of the crisis. The contribution of great fortunes would be insufficient.
May 30, 2012
Psychic Diseases: Costs of € 3.3bn
The number of staff away sick in Austria rose by 100% since 1995.
April 11, 2012
Public Dispute Over Privatizations
The two government parties disagree to the sale of further publicly held companies. ÖVP pushes for privatizations, for SPÖ the idea is inacceptable.
February 29, 2012
Chamber of Labor Claims Substantial Wage Increase
The Austrian Chamber of Labor calls for a massive rise in wages for metal workers. The union refers to increase profits of the metal industry.
October 10, 2011
Trainees in Vienna „Not Satisfied“
A study of the Viennese chamber of labor published, that a large number of trainees is not satisfied with their apprenticeships.
October 8, 2011
Food Prices Continue to Rise Rapidly
Within three months, prices increased by more than 8%. The Austrian Chamber of Labor asked the government to take countermeasures.
July 19, 2011
Energy Prices for Households still on the Rise
Especially mineral oil product prices rose steadily in the first quarter of 2011. Electricity prices remained stable.
April 23, 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
Demand for Elimination of the ÖIAG
IAs part of the succession process for the CEO position at the Austrian industrial holding (ÖIAG) political representatives are increasingly imposing conditions.
January 27, 2011
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