2.8 million euros for Melker employees: AK supports with pension issues

2.8 million euros for Melker employees: AK supports with pension issues

The Labor Chamber District Office Melk has achieved considerable successes in recent times by securing over 2.8 million euros for its members in just six months. This amount comprises 1.3 million euros that were fought for by support in labor and social law, including 454,000 euros, which come from bankruptcy cases. Another large part of the money, namely 1.5 million euros, was generated by a return campaign for tax payments.

A total of 7,631 people reported to the chamber during this time to seek help in various concerns. More than 3,000 consultations took place, whereby the expert council was often necessary to solve complex problems. The district office manager Peter Reiter emphasizes that many people needed more than just quick information.

difficult topics and successes

Problems in the areas of heavy work and disability and disability were particularly common as well as unpaid overtime. The Chamber Council and ZKW works council Christian Fußthaler complains about the unclear decisions of the pension insurance institution (PVA) and the regional differences in the interpretation of the law. A remarkable case deals with two employees of an iron foundry, who were initially refused their claims to heavy work. After the lawsuit and submission of the appropriate evidence, they finally received right.

The support of the Chamber of Labor was crucial in this process to successfully conduct the complaint at the Labor and Social Court. Reiter is pleased with this success, which shows that it is worth fighting for just decisions.

Marion Hofegger-Heher from the Chamber of Labor encourages employees to think about their demands on severe work, especially from the age of 55. The complicated regulations often require an early examination of the individual situation.

This comprehensive use of the Chamber of Labor is reflected in the positive results that are of great importance for many members. It is to be hoped that these successes will continue in the future and that other people can benefit from the support. The details of these developments can be found in a recent report www.noen.at .