The salary scheme for civil servants, which was surprisingly announced on Tuesday, caused the first dispute between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS. The pink mandate Josef “Sepp” Schellhorn was “somewhat surprised, somewhat disappointed and a little angry” about the average increase of 3.5 percent.
In an ORF interview, Schellhorn called for a “clarifying conversation” between the ÖVP and SPÖ, with whom coalition negotiations are currently underway.
The NEOS were not involved in the agreement and were not informed about it. “In a situation where we don’t know what the budget situation looks like” and the President of the Court of Auditors, Margit Kraker, had recommended a round of zero wages, the increase was “a bit much”.
Schellhorn calls for a cash collapse
The Ministry of Finance previously charged two percent, says Schellhorn, who now wants to know “where the money comes from”. Once again he demands a collapse of the money. “We feel ignored” and “We are not the sidecar,” he told the negotiating partners.
GÖD boss: “Honest conclusion”
GÖD boss Eckehard Quin previously spoke of a “fair conclusion”, comparable to younion chairman Christian Meidlinger: “It is a very good conclusion”. Civil Service Minister Werner Kogler (Greens) was relieved about the agreement. With the deal, the government ensures social justice and relief, Finance Minister Gunter Mayr emphasized.
SPÖ will probably support the decision
Before the resolution can enter into force, confirmation is still required from the National Council, which should follow in December. Although the coalition parties no longer have a majority, given the social democratic participation on the trade union side, it can be assumed that the SPÖ will go along with the decision.
FCG is also satisfied
FCG Federal Chairman Romana Deckenbacher was pleased: “The agreed salary increase of 3.5 percent for the public sector is a deal that recognizes the commitment and importance of employees in this area.” The chairman of the Austrian Workers’ Association, August Wöginger (ÖVP), described the result as “a good result for all parties”.
Source: Krone
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