New government program: Social companies are fighting unemployment!

New government program: Social companies are fighting unemployment!

In a time of economic uncertainty, the new government coalition from the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS set the course for a sustainable labor market policy. Sabine Rehbichler, Managing Director of Work Plus Austria, emphasizes that it is crucial to integrate disadvantaged people into stable employment in the long term. The social companies play a key role in providing qualifications and reducing the risk of long -term unemployment. Rehbichler warns that the social and economic costs are increasing with every lost day, which underlines the urgent need for an active labor market policy.

The current situation is alarming: the unemployment rate is 8.1 % and around 350,000 people are without a job - an increase of 8 % compared to the previous year. Particularly long -term workers are affected, their number has increased by 13.4 % to around 90,000. Manuela Vollmann, CEO of Work Plus Austria, demands a clear strategy from the new government to secure livelihoods and stabilize the economy. It emphasizes that a strong labor market policy is not a cost factor, but is an economic lever that strengthens Austria in the long term.

measures for the labor market

To meet the challenges of the current labor market situation, according to work plus three central measures are required: First, targeted programs for early integration into the labor market to prevent long -term unemployment from the start. Second, long -term and secure financing of the labor market service (AMS) to support social companies in creating sustainable employment. Third, strengthening regional employment models through which social companies can secure jobs on site to prevent emigration. In the current economic dulls, quick action is essential so that the uncertainty does not grow, as bpb.de

The new decision -makers have an immense responsibility. "If you want economic stability, you now have to set the right course," explains Vollmann. Their statements show that the head, planning and the will to act are now required to positively influence social and economic reality in Austria.