Christa Hörmann: New Vice President for Equality in the ÖGB!

Christa Hörmann: New Vice President for Equality in the ÖGB!

Österreich - On April 24, 2025, Christa Hörmann was unanimously appointed managing vice president of the ÖGB. This decision was expressly welcomed by the SPÖ women's chairman Eva-Maria Holzleitner and the SPÖ federal manager Ruth Manninger. Holzleitner described Hörmann as an important ally in the struggle for equality. She emphasized that with her practical experience, Hörmann knows the challenges of the employees well and prioritizes women's policy concerns.

The SPÖ women have clearly positioned themselves and emphasize the importance of the same opportunities and the same wages for the same work. Holzleitner and Manninger appeal to the need to quickly promote equality in Austria. The political initiatives to reduce existing inequalities on the labor market are more urgent than ever.

economic dimension of equality

Equality of women on the labor market could increase the Austrian GDP by a remarkable 123 billion euros, just under a third. One main reason for the income gap between men and women is the unequal distribution of unpaid work, especially in the areas of childcare, care and housework. Around 95% of the approximately 430,000 part -time employees in Austria are currently women, which is particularly important in the light.

The gender Pay Gap, which reflects the difference between men and women, is around 36%in Austria, provided that part -time employees are included. This makes it clear that despite increasing employment of women, including mothers, the scissors of earnings continue to be unmistakable. The trade unionists therefore call for political measures to close the salary scissors of 9,430 euros gross annually.

• Count demands:
• Legal claim to a child's education place from the first birthday.
• better crediting of maternity leave and training times.
• consequences for unequal payment.
• Higher wages in low -wage industries where women are particularly busy.

In addition, it is emphasized how important knowledge about the effects of longer part -time activities on the pensions for the freedom of choice of women. The call for more economic and financial education has been expressed, but has not yet been implemented.

regional differences and social challenges

The gender Pay Gap varies between the federal states. In Vorarlberg, women earn an average of 24.7% less than men, in Vienna the difference is 12%. AK President Renate Anderl links these differences with successful women's policies in the respective regions. In general, the gender pay gap increases with age and is particularly pronounced in professions with low wages in which women are often underrepresented.

The measures that could contribute to the reduction of the Pay GAP gender are diverse and ranging from legal regulations to initiatives to promote women in traditional men's professions. The demands for an equal point day to raise awareness of income differences underline the urgency to bring these topics into the focus of the public discussion.

Overall, it becomes clear that the path to real equality is a longer. However, the political movement, represented by people like Christa Hörmann, is crucial for the progress that needs to be made in order to create a fairer world of work for everyone. [ots.at] (https://www.ots.at/presseaus-sung/ots_20250424_ots0021/spoe-Holzleitermanninger-christa-Hoermann-ist-e-e-beferbuette-im-Kampf-Fuer equalization) reports while orf.at examines concrete economic and social contexts. The gender pay gap and its causes are comprehensively analyzed by [bpb.de] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/arbeit/arbeitsmarktpolitik/318555/ GEHELLECHERTERGENCHELTER-GENGENTER-PAY-GAP/).