For the WKÖ top the opening steps from February 8th are an “important signal for companies and jobs”.
“The opening steps announced today in the retail sector and with the body-friendly service providers are both psychologically and economically decisive for thousands of livelihoods in our country. The companies, their employees and the people in the country are finally getting the much-needed prospects for a way out of the crisis “, stressed WKÖ President Harald Mahrer after the press conference.
And further: “The government has thus chosen the right balance between health necessities and economic reason, which is important for the mood in the country as well as the economic survival of our companies after the months of lockdowns. In overcoming the crisis it is always about one Weighing up medical, social and economic aspects that must be viewed as a whole. “
“We have an extensive, well-equipped tool case with professional safety and prevention concepts available, which enables openings and which we should use as widely as possible. Our companies have shown many times that they are extremely professional. Many companies also perform tests here valuable contributions in our own company, “adds WKÖ General Secretary Karlheinz Kopf.
As a next step, these companies must also be quickly involved in the test and subsequently in the federal vaccination strategy, demands the WKÖ top. This means that company tests must be treated, recognized and financially supported in the same way as state tests.
“Our companies and their employees are ready to go and are looking forward to reopening. All those who are still waiting for the start need planning security, quick decisions and clear perspectives,” emphasizes Mahrer. Kopf: “In particular, sectors such as gastronomy, event organizers and hotels have long lead times and need a clear opening perspective in February.”
“Now it is important to act carefully, to take care of each other and to use the tools available to us in the best possible way. To do this, we have to use the safety and prevention concepts, tests and, subsequently, the instrument of vaccinations as widely as possible – this is the only way to stabilize the challenging situation succeed “, emphasizes the WKÖ top.
