Democracy in danger: AK Vienna discusses co -determination on May 27th!

Democracy in danger: AK Vienna discusses co -determination on May 27th!

Theresianumgasse 16-18, 1040 Wien, Österreich - On May 26, 2025, the 183rd General Assembly of the Workers' Chamber of Vienna (AK Vienna) is characterized by democracy and participation. The main topic of this event is given by a panel discussion with the title "Democracy: it does not exist - and it is pressed everywhere!" supplemented. Significant personalities take part in this discussion, including Pia Gsaller, youth representative councilor at the ÖBB, as well as Alexander Pollak, spokesman for SOS-Mithmensch, and Florian Wenninger, head of the Institute for Historical Social Research. Jenny Posch takes over the moderation. This was reported by ots.at

Further agenda items of the general assembly include a political report by AK President Renate Anderl, applications of the parliamentary groups and the decision of the budget for 2025. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the AK Vienna education center in Theresianumgasse 16-18. Visitors: Inside are cordially invited, but should note that the number of places is limited and registration is required. Interested parties can also follow the general assembly in the livestream at: wien.kammer.at/ General Assembly.

The role of participation

Co -determination is considered a fundamental pillar for justice and sustainable success in the world of work. The Hans Böckler Foundation emphasizes that mature citizens are essential for a functioning democratic society, especially in the field of work. Employees need stable legal framework and the support of strong unions as well as works and staff councils to protect their rights. In this context, it should be mentioned that current studies show that companies with more participation not only offer better working conditions, but are also more economically successful. This was presented in a report by boeckler.de

The challenges of co -determination are significant. In many countries, including Germany, there are gaps in the legal framework that undermine the rights of co -determination. Almost 200 large companies have withdrawn from participation, which leads to the loss of fundamental employee rights. In addition, the existing works constitution law from the time before digitization is no longer up to date.

democracy at the workplace

The discussion about democracy at work is also promoted at European level. A draft of a resolution of the European Parliament emphasizes the importance of strengthening the co -determination rights of employees as the basic value of the EU. The central requirement is to create a balance between the negotiating positions of employers and employees in order to promote social justice. The social partnership is an essential element of the European social model and should be promoted in the time of digitization and globalization, as in europarl.europa.eu is executed.

COVID-19 pandemic has strengthened existing inequalities on the labor market. A stronger employee representative is essential, especially in times of restructuring, to protect and promote the rights of the employees. Access to information and the possibility of participating in decisive company decisions are of great importance.