Was macht die AK?

Sachlich, verständlich

What does the Chamber of Labour do?

Protecting workers’ interests

Austrian law states that the Chamber of Labour (AK) is responsible for representing employees’ social, economic, professional and cultural interests.

And that’s exactly what we do. If you’re having problems at work, with the public employment service (AMS), with care allowances or pension statements, or with anything related to consumer protection, education or housing – the AK is always at your side.

We give workers a voice in discussions with politicians and businesses, and we run the rule over new laws. From labour and social law to consumer protection, national insurance or insolvency: every year, we carry out over two million consultations – on the phone, by e-mail and face-to-face. We don’t just provide help, we also make demands. Take AK training vouchers, for instance. We operate numerous educational institutions across Austria and help young people with choosing a career. We carry out basic research and studies, too. The findings play an important part in our political work – for example, our analysis supports trade unions in collective bargaining.

Sachlich, in leichter Sprache

Austrian law states that the Chamber of Labour (AK) is responsible for representing employees’ social, economic, professional and cultural interests. And that’s exactly what we do. We take a detailed look at new laws , and make sure that workers don’t get short-changed. We provide advice and support in almost all life situations – every year we talk to more than two million people about problems at work, with apprenticeships or with the public employment service (AMS). We help workers whose employer has gone out of business, who have been taken for a ride by companies when shopping or booking a holiday, or who are having trouble with rental contracts.

Are you facing racial or sex discrimination? We can help you as well. And if the worst comes to the worst, we can even represent you in court.

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Wages haven’t been paid? Can’t get time off? Your new mobile died on you just after you bought it? The Chamber of Labour is here to help. If your employer goes bust, we’ll make sure you’re paid the wages you’re owed. We also stand up for apprentices who get a raw deal. And much more besides.

If you’ve been blatantly mistreated at work, we can even represent you when the case goes to court. We also analyse laws to make sure they fit the bill and then spell out what they could mean for you.