Job crisis in Upper Austria: Almost 1,000 jobs in danger
Job crisis in Upper Austria: Almost 1,000 jobs in danger
In Upper Austria, almost 1,000 jobs are currently on the brink. The “TCG Unitech” in the Kirchdorf district is particularly affected, where 882 of a total of 960 employees are registered in the early warning system of the labor market service (AMS). These employees have received the worrying notification that they were registered for termination.
The situation is critical, but there is a kind of choice for the employees: they were offered new contracts. However, these include a questionable condition: the employees would have to do without a wage increase of 4.8 percent. Otherwise the loss of their positions threatens. This forced situation raises questions about job security and the conditions under which employees are presented with such contracts.
What is TCG Unitech?
The "TCG Unitech-Group" specializes in the development and production of highly functional and light products that are manufactured from materials such as aluminum, magnesium and plastic. This specialization could be crucial for the future of the company, but the current economic challenges are increasing significantly.
In addition to the TCG Unitech, there are also around 100 jobs at “Freudenberg Sealing Technologies” in Losenstein in danger. According to media reports, the company plans to close its work, in which plastic products are mainly manufactured for the auto industry. This step would have further significant impact on employment in the region.
The way forward
Talks will be set in the coming days to clarify the details of the job cuts. However, the exact time of the factory closures remains uncertain, while negotiations on the further procedure are still ongoing. These developments ensure great discomfort among the employees concerned, who are now in an uncertain location and have to fear their professional future.
The situation is complex and requires a need for clarification from both companies and employees. The concern for the workplace is not only an economic, but also a personal challenge that can have far -reaching consequences.
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