Heavier regulation: "Medical workers also worked"

After the retirement coup with nurses, the head of Rotkreuz also calls for solutions for his profession. In a petition that was launched specifically, the organisation is now calling on the public to show solidarity and sign for recognition. It is a first step in the right direction: nursing professions are, as reported, now regarded as heavy work. The Federal Government has thus sent a clear signal – for more recognition, more appreciation and …

The planned inclusion of nurses in the heavy labour regulation from 2026 provides for further demands: Also paramedics, hospital doctors and mobile services push for a better regulation for earlier retirement plans. Social Minister Korinna Schumann (SPÖ) announced to re-examine the entire heavy labour regulation in order to take possible adjustments into account.

After the Federal Government announced on the day before that nurses should be included in the heavy labour regulation, calls for an extension are now being made.