Pest control collective agreement: +3.6 percent more salary and focus on career paths

Anyone who has worked in the cleaning industry for 25 years knows what deployment means: early shifts, physical work, responsibility for hygiene and safety – often unnoticed, but indispensable – for all of us. This commitment deserves recognition – and that's exactly why the anniversary celebration is here.

Austria needs skilled workers – but not at any price. Why fair working conditions, secure residence permits and integration are crucial and how labour migration can succeed without exploitation.

Collective bargaining agreement for workers and industrial apprentices in pest control achieved. The core of the agreement is a wage increase of 3.6 percent for all wage groups.

Hebenstreit calls for real relief for people and businesses – lower energy prices instead of tax gifts for profiteers!

When awarding contracts to security service providers, the cheapest price must not be decisive.

ÖBB training package becomes a farce. Low-wage professions such as cooks, hairdressers and masseurs prove that there is not a lack of staff, but of decency.

Why the shortage occupation list and the Red-White-Red Card do not solve the problem.

The trade union vida reached minimum wage agreements for around 3,000 employees.

The 18,000 employees in the private security sector will receive wage increases of 3.08 percent weighted.

The second round of collective bargaining negotiations for the approximately 18,000 employees in the private security industry ended without result.

In the cleaning industry, where predominantly women work, employers are particularly called upon: Don't let employees slip into poverty! 

Trade union vida pleased with successful renegotiation for cleaners.

First round of negotiations without result: Trade union vida resolutely rejects real wage losses and demands fair pay for 18,000 security workers.

Record participation and clear demands: With 111 works councillors from security and cleaning, more participants than ever before came to the works council conference of the vida trade union on 1 October 2025, to which the building management department had invited.

Only if incomes rise can purchasing power and thus consumption be strengthened. Especially in the low-wage sector, real wage increases are needed so that people can continue to afford daily life.

Trade union vida demands: Qualify domestic workers, strengthen purchasing power and ensure fair wages!

Who is actually guarding us? – Safety needs clear rules and training

Uniform, mandatory basic training would be an effective step towards real safety.

The social partners of the security industry are committed to the continuous development of the industry. 

Security at major events such as the Vienna City Marathon needs clear standards for private security services.