This is what the Linz candidates stand for in the 2024 National Council election

Klaus Fürlinger for the ÖVP, Roland Baumann for the SPÖ, Michael Schilchegger for the FPÖ, Bernhard Seeber for the Greens, Georg Redlhammer for the NEOS, Christina Pree for the KPÖ, Gerhard Pötscher for the LMP and Eva Steinmayr for KEINE answered Tips’ questions on the subject of the labor market.

Klaus Fürlinger, ÖVP, constituency list position 1

A reform of the labor market must create incentives for full-time work. Degressive unemployment benefits should prevent people from remaining unemployed for long periods of time, because it cannot be the case that non-working people earn as much as those who work every day. The system must be corrected.

Roland Baumann, SPÖ, constituency list position 1

In order to counteract the shortage of skilled workers and unemployment, we must create meaningful training opportunities. “Green jobs” in technology, initiatives in care and IT help the economy and people. A good example of this is the Code.Fusion project of the city of Linz.

Michael Schilchegger, FPÖ, constituency list position 1

Unfortunately, the unemployment rate has risen. The reasons are the weakest economic growth in the EU despite the highest national debt, as well as price and cost increases above the EU average. Liberal economic policy brought about recovery and prosperity.

Bernhard Seeber, GREENS, constituency list position 3

For the socio-ecological transformation, we need specialists in climate-friendly technologies. This demand will secure thousands of jobs in the future. Retraining and further education initiatives are intended to ensure that no one is left behind.

Georg Redlhammer, NEOS, constituency list position 3

Promote innovations and start-ups, reduce bureaucracy and attract skilled workers. We want to make Linz a hotspot for future technologies that creates opportunities for everyone and leaves no one behind.

Christina Pree, KPÖ, constituency list position 1

Our prosperity is earned by all of us: in the workplace, in care or unpaid at home. Reducing working hours with full wage and staff compensation creates more time for life and the opportunity to distribute unpaid work at home more fairly.

Gerhard Pötscher, LMP, constituency list position 2

The labor market situation is problematic. On the one hand, there are more bankruptcies and unemployment is rising, and on the other hand, we have a shortage of skilled workers. This requires both labor market and economic stimulus programs, but also training initiatives.

Eva Steinmayr, NONE, constituency list position 2

Adapt working hours to our high productivity: Gradually reduce working hours, starting with 35 hours. Minimum wage for nursing staff 3,000 euros, minimum pension 1,650 euros and massively increase taxes for large fortunes and corporations. Minimum wage: maximum wage = 1:10.