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The continuation of the labor market summit held in July 2020 in Graz Castle took place with the social partner summit. Together with the leaders of the Styrian social partners representatives of the banks and the Association of Towns and Municipalities Governor Hermann Schtzenhfer Deputy Governor Anton Lang Provincial Social Councilor Doris Kampus and Provincial Economic Councilor Barbara Eibinger-Miedl analyzed the current situation on the job market in Styria and the challenges in the area employment in the coming months. The social partner summit was also used to take stock of the support granted in the course of the corona pandemic. Numerous companies were helped with measures in the economic and tourism sectors.COVID-19 is one of the greatest tests for the economy and the labor market. This makes joint and decisive action all the more important now. To stimulate the economy and secure jobs we have already put in place support measures for companies employees and communities. As of today the nationwide relief package comes into force which will increase consumption with the lowering of the entry tax rate from 25 to 20 the child bonus and the one-off payment for the unemployed. These are all rays of light that make me confident that our economy will pick up as quickly as possible said Governor Hermann Schtzenhfer.I am very pleased that here in Styria when it comes to labor market policy all key forces are pulling together and working together. The interim balance sheet presented today on the Corona Foundation is extremely gratifying. Further measures in the area of young people and women are now important. With the community package we have laid the basis for our cities and communities to be able to complete central projects for their citizens or start new projects in the future. A lot is already on track in this regard. After all our municipalities are indispensable investors and the engine for creating and securing jobs. Investments in infrastructure and environmental and climate protection are particularly important to us.Shortage of skilled workers is returningEconomic State Councilor Barbara Eibinger-Miedl emphasized that numerous companies are looking for employees again In many industries - such as tourism - we are already feeling a shortage of skilled workers again says Eibinger-Miedl who is the focus in her The department is currently preparing for autumn We are working together with the health department to improve COVID tests for companies. In this context it is an important step that the health department has increased its capacities. That is essential for the companies said the regional councilor. With a view to the border closings imposed by Hungary which are in force from today Eibinger-Miedl warned that such examples should not set a precedent.Regarding the previous support for companies the regional councilor pointed out that within the framework of the teleworking offensive the establishment of 5000 teleworking positions in Styria has been supported so far. In tourism investments of more than 50 million euros have been triggered by Styrian companies in recent months with the additional funds from the states COVID aid package said Eibinger-Miedl.The health crisis must not turn into a social crisis emphasized the Social Councilor Doris Kampus with a view to the development on the Styrian labor market. On the one hand there are silver linings on the horizon but there are also enormous difficulties for example at ATB in Spielberg. Economic development and employment development will become increasingly decoupled explained the social state councilor who presented an initial balance sheet of labor market policy measures from her department We have fixed the first thousand places within the Corona Foundation. A separate youth package includes two new production schools expansion of inter-company apprenticeship training and the youth college. With a view to the strong impact of women by the corona pandemic Kampus said We must not allow women to foot the bill more than once. That is why we have launched a special qualification project with wedo. We have to convey to all those affected that they are not alone.
