Social Services

The negotiations for the 8,000 employees of the Diakonie have been concluded. KV salaries will increase by 2.6 percent from April.

Trade union vida achieves inflation compensation and significant plus for low incomes.

In the fourth round of collective agreement negotiations for the Austrian Social Economy (SWÖ), the employers have again submitted an inadequate offer after around 15 hours of negotiations.

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.

The collective bargaining negotiations for Red Cross employees started on 18 November. The collective agreement applies to around 8,000 employees and will come into force on 1 January 2026.

The collective bargaining negotiations on the VKA KV (formerly Caritas) started on 21.11.2025. The collective agreement will apply from 1 January 2026 and affects 17,000 employees.

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

After 16 hours of negotiations, the employers' side presented an offer in the third round that clearly falls short of expectations for GPA and vida.

Negotiations on the BARS collective agreement will start on 1 December. It will come into force on 1 January 2026 and will apply to around 750 employees.

On Wednesday, November 26 at 2:30 p.m., employees from all over Austria will gather at the Platz der Menschenrechte in Vienna. Their goal: to fight for a fair offer.

Cuts in the care sector have dramatic consequences for employees and patients. On November 25, thousands will take to the streets in Salzburg against it.

The second round of negotiations for the 130,000 employees in the private health, social and care sector (Social Economy Austria) was abruptly interrupted on Wednesday.

Second round of negotiations on 13 November – Thousands of employees send a strong signal for fair wages and better conditions in the social economy.

Years of union commitment are having an effect – nurses will be able to retire earlier in the future.

Trade unions vida and GPA: "Zero interest of employers in fair agreements"

Trade unions and works councils are campaigning for uniform training and job titles for kindergarten assistants throughout Austria.

Trade unions GPA and vida are demanding a +4 percent wage and salary increase as well as better working conditions.

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.

As a collective bargaining negotiator, Michaela Guglberger is resolutely committed to the rights of employees in the social sector.

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