Kika/Leiner-Insolvency: Establishment of Employment Foundation in Lower Austria is Now Being Reviewed

"If the capacities of the AMS (Public Employment Service) are no longer sufficient, we must be able to react quickly," said FPÖ regional councilor Susanne Rosenkranz on Thursday in a press release. Over the weekend, the establishment of a job foundation was publicly rejected, with reference to close cooperation with the AMS.

Positive Perspective to be Opened for Those Affected by Kika/Leiner Bankruptcy

This exchange with the AMS was also brought up by Rosenkranz on Thursday. "I have always said that we continuously evaluate the current situation and are open to a job foundation. We want to give people the assurance that they can be placed as quickly as possible," emphasized the FPÖ politician. The economic situation will only slowly recover according to the forecasts recently published by WIFO (Austrian Institute of Economic Research), "that's why we also want to be prepared for the coming months". The situation of the employees of Kika/Leiner is "a major concern for us in Lower Austria. We care about every single fate," said Rosenkranz. Observing the developments is the focus of all participants and those responsible, a positive perspective for the new year should be opened for those affected.

SPÖ Lower Austria Criticizes Late Examination of Job Foundation Establishment

The introduction of a job foundation was recently demanded by the SPÖ Lower Austria. Club chairman Hannes Weninger announced a motion of urgency in this regard in advance of the state parliament session on December 19. "The examination of a job foundation comes late, but is still an important first step," said SPÖ state party chairman Sven Hergovich on Thursday. "We need quick and sustainable measures that offer real perspectives to the affected employees."

(APA/Red)

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