Railways

Gerhard Tauchner in action for fair, safe and social working conditions throughout Europe – and in the podcast talk. 

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.

Violence against railway workers is increasing. After a serious assault in Styria and the fatal attack on a train conductor in Germany at the beginning of February, the trade union vida is sounding the alarm. Chairman Roman Hebenstreit is calling on the government and rail operators to hold a rapid safety summit – and concrete measures to protect employees and passengers.

vida-Tauchner: Zero tolerance for violence – safety of railway employees is non-negotiable.

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

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.

Robert Hofmann, Chairman of the Central Works Council of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, on freedom on the railways and the power of the trade union.

ETF representative has a clear focus on safety, good working conditions and a strong future for rail in Europe.

Why the work of disability representatives is indispensable. Horst Benigni gives an insight into the ÖBB Group Representative for the Disabled.

vida trade unionist wants to reduce work pressure, increase safety and enforce competitive fairness in the European rail sector.

The Eisenbahnerheim is a symbol of solidarity in action – a place where the history of railway workers and the union is not only preserved, but also continued.

Trade union vida criticizes Chinese trains in the red-white-red rail network.

Savings in the ÖBB operations management system threaten security gaps

Trade union vida calls for real technical harmonization instead of distraction.

A fair agreement takes into account the achievements of railway workers and brings tangible improvements.

Campaigning for a new collective agreement for the railway industry. Improvements in the collective bargaining framework law on rail.

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.

No real wage losses for railway workers – employers must improve the offer.

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

ÖBB youth councillor Sophia Ebner on travel dreams, apprentice wishes and union friends.