WK Vienna mourns Georg Toifl

2023-12-18 18:19:05 WK Vienna President Walter Ruck: “Georg Toifl leaves a big mark as a stakeholder and entrepreneur.” Vienna (OTS) – “It was with great sadness that I learned of Georg Toifl’s passing today. Georg Toifl was not only a highly committed stakeholder for decades, but also a successful Viennese entrepreneur. He has left a … Read more

Modern training regulations greatly enhance apprenticeships in cosmetics and foot care

2023-12-16 11:34:05 Apprenticeship time for cosmetics (cosmetology) and foot care (podology) is extended from two to three years – new four-year training regulations apply to popular combinations Vienna (OTS) – The requirements for the teaching professions of cosmetics (cosmetology) and foot care (podology) have increased significantly in recent years and have become more complex: comprehensive … Read more

Agreement in the metal industry: Actual wages rise by 8.2 percent

2023-12-15 21:31:04 Social partnership has proven itself – conclusion in challenging times for both sides. Vienna (OTS) – “I am glad that massive staff cuts in trades and commerce can be avoided. The disproportionate increase in the number of apprentices in the first year of training is intended to be a signal to young people … Read more

WKÖ non-ferrous metal industry association: basic agreement on new collective agreement increases wages and salaries by an average of 8.9%

2023-11-30 22:19:14 Employer chief negotiator van Gils: “After difficult discussions, it is important to stabilize the business location and reduce non-wage labor costs Vienna (OTS) – The negotiations on a new collective agreement (KV) in the non-ferrous metals industry in Austria were largely successfully concluded. The agreement is subject to a hardship clause that has … Read more

Vienna Tourism Prize 2023 goes to MA 48

2023-11-25 11:29:44 Cleanliness of the city is important for tourist ranking – MA 48 ensures clean streets and squares – Grießler: “Viennese and tourists really appreciate the work of Vienna’s cleaning crew” Vienna (OTS) – This year, the Tourism and Leisure Industry division of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce is honoring MA 48 with the … Read more

UNOS: Economic Association has apparently joined the ÖAAB as a whole | UNOS

2023-11-25 13:39:40 Bernhard: “There is no other explanation for this anti-business behavior surrounding the ÖVP-Cofag investigative committee.” Vienna (OTS) – UNOS reacts with surprise and horror to the Cofag investigative committee, which is supported by the Economic Association, and in which around 240,000 Austrian companies, mostly small and medium-sized enterprises as well as EPUs, are … Read more

WK Vienna: Vienna is swinging to the waltz rhythm again

2023-11-11 13:04:26 Ball season started with hundreds of dancers – low temperatures did not dampen the good atmosphere – successful start to the 2023/24 ball season Vienna (OTS) – At 11:11 a.m. sharp, the Viennese dance masters and dance teachers opened the 2023/24 ball season at Stephanslatz today. With them were hundreds of dance enthusiasts … Read more

WK Vienna: There is a trend towards individualization in funerals

2023-10-28 09:00:11 Despite digital transformation and virtual cemeteries – Sild: “Vienna’s undertakers see the revival of mourning rituals and are the right contact in every bereavement” Vienna (OTS) – “The burial of our dead is an important cultural asset and is subject to special ethical standards,” says Jürgen Sild, chairman of the Vienna Undertaker Association: … Read more