Uncertain times for Kika/Leiner workforce: Company meetings in Salzburg

Uncertain times for Kika/Leiner workforce: Company meetings in Salzburg

The new bankruptcy of Kika/Leiner has far -reaching consequences for around a hundred employees at the locations in Salzburg. In order to give the employees clarity about their rights and the next steps, business meetings take place on Tuesday. This information is provided with both Kika in Eugendorf and Leiner in Salzburg-Süd.

an essential part of the meetings is how the employees can get their wages as quickly as possible despite the bankruptcy. In the morning the company meeting was already carried out at KIKA, followed by advice from the GPA union in the afternoon at Leiner. Michael Hofer, the GPA regional secretary, commented on the tense mood among the employees. "Of course, people burn under their fingernails: How do they get their money?" He commented.

financial claims secured

Hofer said that a large part of the Christmas bonus is paid out by the insolvency fee safety fund. The union had already provided the necessary forms so that the employees can apply for these funds. However, he also made it clear that there could be delays in the payment. "The most important message is: all financial claims are secured. Nobody falls for a cent of the employees," he emphasized.

The uncertainty as to when the money will arrive from the bankruptcy security fund will remain. Hofer warned that it may take a few weeks before the funds are available. The employees should therefore contact landlords or banks in order to explain the Situation and, if necessary, agree on payment. "Everyone knows that there has just been bankruptcy. Hopefully everyone has an understanding," said Hofer.

vouchers are no longer valid

For customers of Kika/Leiner, there are also important news. From Monday, no vouchers will no longer be accepted, which significantly affects the customers' shops. More details on this decision can be found in an article on Salzburg.ORF

The union recommends that the employees not sign any agreements without prior advice to ensure that their financial rights are kept. The next steps to secure the claims will be further discussed in the company meetings.