Dark clouds over Innviertel: 3,400 jobs in danger!

Dark clouds over Innviertel: 3,400 jobs in danger!

Mattighofen, Österreich - Dark times for the workers in the Innviertel: Around 3,400 employees at the locations of KTM in Mattighofen, Munderfing and Schalchen are facing uncertain times as the company will initiate a renovation process on Friday. "The mood is in the basement," reports Leon Sireisky, pastor of the municipality of Mattighofen, in conversation with . The news has shaken the region because practically everyone in the area knows someone who works or is connected to KTM. The economic crisis affects people hard and Sireisky emphasizes that the topic is currently being discussed everywhere. He expresses hope that the Situation will not worsen.

Christmas is just around the corner and the citizens in the region already feel the effects of the impending uncertainties. Sireisky realizes that many people will have the need to speak to him and share their grief. The financial situation is tense: according to oönachrichten the November salary and the Christmas bonus of one month will be delayed over the Insolvency fee funded. This increases the concerns about the personal and financial security of the employees and their families, while Sireisky is available as a pastoral support.

pastoral care in times of crisis

Leon Sireisky, who is known as a district fire brigade curate and crisis assistant, has a crucial role in these challenging times. His experience in the support of people in crisis situations is valuable, especially for the firefighters who often have to deal with emotionally stressful operations. "I am also a crisis intervention coordinator and take care of stress processing according to stressful missions," explains Sireisky and emphasizes the importance of helping the emergency services to go back into service. These challenges and social pressure make its role even more important.

On the personal connection to Pope Benedict XVI. Sireisky says: "I knew him very well" and emphasized that despite the current challenges in the parish, the need for a strong community and support remains essential.