Lower Austria: No Employment Foundation After Kika/Leiner Bankruptcy

"We are in close contact with the AMS (Public Employment Service Austria)", said Lower Austria's regional councillor Susanne Rosenkranz (FPÖ) according to ORF. It is expected that the highly qualified employees will find new employment opportunities in the job market through the AMS initiatives. The Lower Austrian Federation of Employees (NÖAAB) suggested in a press release on Sunday a transition into the care sector for those affected.

Lower Austria Does Not Establish Job Foundation for Kika/Leiner Employees

Rosenkranz rejected a job foundation modelled on the Upper Austrian example - where a structure was decided upon following the bankruptcy application of the motorcycle manufacturer KTM. The GPA union had pushed for such a measure for employees of Kika/Leiner who lose their jobs. NÖAAB managing director Katja Seitner emphasised on Sunday that it is important to offer the affected employees "a perspective". Of the 1,350 employees of the furniture chain, around 600 are from Lower Austria.

"Retail employees often chose their profession because of their interaction with people", which is also in demand in the care sector, said Seitner. Offers are available in stationary and mobile areas. "I invite all those considering retraining to get an idea of the diverse care and support professions in Lower Austria." The sector is one of the most crisis-proof, according to Seitner. A financial incentive is offered by the Lower Austrian Care Training Premium.

(APA/Red)

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