Annual meeting of AK: truck controls and protection for older workers!

Annual meeting of AK: truck controls and protection for older workers!

In a decisive meeting of the Annual General Meeting of the Federal Chamber of Labor (AK) on December 5, 2024 in Villach, over 60 applications were discussed, which pursue the goal of improving working conditions and the life of the AK members. The most important demands came from the political factions FSG and ÖAAB-FCG, which called for the measures against the truck transite to protect the population and to hold the Frächt lobby as a responsibility. A proposal includes the introduction of toll surcharges for CO2 emissions and punishments for companies in the event of violations of traffic safety, which should not be at the expense of the drivers: The ots.

versatile applications for a better working world

The Annual General Meeting emphasized the need for a fair employment model for older workers: inside instead of increasing retirement age. The FSG called for a bonus malus system that gives the company incentives to hire more older people. In addition, the urgent request was given to expand the funding budget for 2025 and the offers for career orientation. An example of the extensive agenda was the negative attitude compared to the Sunday delivery of packages, which is to be protected by a legal regulation. These developments could have far -reaching effects on the labor market and testify to a clear need for action, as the Chamber of Labor explains on its website.

Another essential point was the need to take measures against SMS-Phishing in order to strengthen consumer protection in the digital world. There were also extensive discussion about strategies for improving long -term care and promoting language skills. These applications reflect the broad focus of the general meeting, which wants to tackle both social and ecological topics in order to meet the challenges of today's working world.