The electrical and electronics industry, Austria's third-largest industrial sector with around 300 companies and a production value of 24 billion euros, started its KV negotiations today. According to the Fachverband der Elektro- und Elektronikindustrie (FEEI), current geopolitical developments are causing additional uncertainties, and after today's talks in Vienna, this was linked with the demand for a 'moderate conclusion'. However, employee representatives state that the industry's economic situation is brightening, especially in the innovative electrical and electronics industry, where there are very pleasing results.
Unions, represented by Reinhold Binder of PRO-GE and Eva Scherz of GPA, emphasize that wage and salary increases will be 'in focus' this year, and it is mainly about money. 50 euros per hour for the second shift and five euros per hour for the third shift, additional care leave for parents of children with disabilities, and easier access to the sixth week of vacation. 5%.
76% over the past twelve months. The consequences of the inflation crisis continue to burden employees, with over 2,700 employees laid off from July 2023 to October 2025. Negotiations for the 2026 KV in the chemical industry and the glass, paper, and textile industries will begin in the coming weeks.
In other sectors, negotiations are already underway, with no result in the second KV round for transport and warehouse workers this week and six fruitless rounds so far in the IT sector. In the gastronomy KV, negotiations have not started due to harsh criticism from the vida union, with employers demanding an apology.