The current good labor market figures can fluctuate quickly due to the energy crisis. The SPÖ is therefore again calling for a gas price cap. The federal government must “finally get to work”.
The labor market in Burgenland has recovered since the start of the pandemic. Compared to the same month last year, employment has continued to rise and the unemployment rate is 5.9 percent below the Austrian average. But the situation could quickly turn negative again, warns SPÖ club president Robert Hergovich.
worries about jobs
He once again urges the federal government to finally provide the necessary support to the economy and the labor market with a gas price cap based on the German model. Otherwise, the business location and employment will be jeopardized.
The federal measures implemented so far are only a drop in the ocean compared to other federal states. While Germany is already actively relieving with the gas price cap, Austria is now being additionally burdened by the close economic relationship with the neighboring country due to the competitive disadvantage. boss.
Heat price ceiling helps
Meanwhile, Burgenland relies on its own measures to provide support. Since September, applications for more than 4.5 million euros have already been processed. The new heat ceiling also offers a solution in times of enormous inflation.
Source: Krone
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