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Changes in Trend for the Austrian Labor Market
Imminent job cuts because of the uncertain business development.
December 13, 2010
Workers Count on Early Retirement
Nearly half the Austrian salaried employees do not expect to work until reaching normal retirement age.
December 10, 2010
Unemployment Continued to Decline in November
Both the number of unemployed and trainees show a decline.
December 1, 2010
Salary Increase in Trade up to 2.3%
Low incomes are taken more into account than higher salaries; the minimum wage in trade now amounts to € 1,300.
November 30, 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
Hoteliers: Threat of Staff Shortage
On one hand, hotel owners are confronted with more vacancies, on the other the seasonal contingent is reduced, so they are calling for the opening of the labor market.
November 17, 2010
Study: 41% of Working Time in Austria is Unproductive
According to a study by the consulting firm Czipin Consulting, productivity continued to fall in 2008 and 2009.
November 16, 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
Metal Workers: Up to 3% Wage Increase
Workers in the metal industry receive a strong wage increase. The minimum wage rises by 2.5%.
November 8, 2010
Union: Call After 40 weeks of Work per Year
The Union of Salaried Employees (GPA) presents a new working model.
November 5, 2010
Working Time Flexibility Prevented Mass Unemployment
During the crisis, many German and Austrian companies flexibilized the working hours of their employees. These measures helped to ease the labor market situation.
November 4, 2010
Arbeiterkammer: Labor Force in Austria Remains Highly Profitable
The representatives of the interests of workers and employees raise criticism on the extents of wage and salary increases with a self-created study. The argument of the companies about the need to build up reserves is incorrect.
November 2, 2010
Industry: Good Prospects for 2011
The general optimism in the industry leads to the expansion of production and more personnel recruiting.
October 28, 2010
Flexible Working Hours: Top Position of Austria in Europe
Both employers and workers benefit from what the crisis achieved, according to the EU Commission. However, additional flexibility does not bring in itself greater equality.
October 27, 2010
Deal of the Social Partners on Immigration and Social Dumping
Introduction of the "Red-White-Red Card" to combat abuse in the labor market
October 17, 2010
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