Strom crisis: AK Salzburg secures 144 million euros for households!

Strom crisis: AK Salzburg secures 144 million euros for households!

There are currently worrying developments for employees in Austria, especially with regard to dismissals during illness. According to Peter Eder, the President of the AK Salzburg, employees are under growing pressure. "On average, we are confronted with termination in sick leave once a week," said Eder. Employers try to avoid the financial burden of continued payment of wages in cases of illness. The situation is tense and leads to an increase in the cases processed by the Chamber of Labor, as reported.

However, there were important positive developments in the area of electricity prices. AK Salzburg was able to reach an agreement with Salzburg AG, which brings consumers to a relief of over 140 million euros. The investigation commissioned by the AK found that the announced price increases were illegal. "The expert opinion was the key to promoting the negotiations," said Eder in an interview with work-wirtschaft.at . The agreement included a reduction in the new electricity tariff from 27 cents to 19.9 cents per kilowatt hour and various relief packages for households. These measures show how substantial financial relief for citizens can be achieved through active action by the Chamber of Labor.

The AK Salzburg also reports an increase in consumer complaints, especially in cases of illegitimate claims due to the disability lawsuits. Eder calls for legal changes to better protect consumers. In one year with over 222,000 consultations, the figures for the need for advice show the importance of the Chamber of Labor in this uncertain economic period.