A total of 824 million euros were secured for the 4,026,000 members. There were more than 2.4 million consultations, and in 92,000 cases, members were represented in court or out of court. President Renate Anderl rejected the abolition of compulsory membership, as targeted by the FPÖ in the failed government negotiations.

Chamber of Labor Gave Positive Review

"It's good that we exist," emphasized Anderl: "If we don't secure what our members are entitled to, then no one will." Even if the rising numbers are not desired, it is clear: "Our members need us more than ever." Those who see it differently "have grossly miscalculated."

AK Director Silvia Hruska-Frank provided further figures. The fact that 824 million euros were secured means an increase of 28 percent (2023: 645 million euros; 2022: 495 million euros). The number of consultations grew by six percent. The majority focused on labor law, social law, and - increasingly last year - insolvency law (with KTM not yet falling into the year 2024). In addition, 1,200 statements were submitted in legislative procedures. The new Fraud Prevention Unit examined 170 cases of suspected social fraud. Almost 2 million euros in unpaid wages were reported.

(APA/Red)

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