Trade union · Austria · EU Transparency Register 43246044354-41
5
positions filed
in the 326 files tracked
5
legislative files
of 326 tracked
2
with a full position paper
attached to a submission
Counts here are a floor, never a total: they cover the 326 consultation files tracked so far (29,503 submissions, mostly 2025–26), so an organization's real filing history is larger, not smaller.
Who they are
Among the 311 trade unions and professional associations on this site, they rank #57 by legislative files engaged — a count of participation, not a measure of influence.
4.2
declared lobbying FTE
self-declared
€400K+
declared costs / yr (floor)
0
EP accreditations
as declared to the register
2010
in the register since
Declares membership of
Der ÖGB ist Mitglied des Europäischen Gewerkschaftsbundes (EGB) und des Internationalen Gewerkschaftsbundes (IGB). Er…
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 30 Aug 2026).
Register category
Trade unions and professional associations
Registered as
Österreichischer Gewerkschaftsbund (ÖGB)
Head office
Wien, Austria
EU office
Brüssel
Self-declared to the EU Transparency Register (snapshot 30 Aug 2026); cost bands are floors, not audited totals. Reused under Commission Decision 2011/833/EU.
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Their record over time
Österreichischer Gewerkschaftsbund ÖGB filed 5 positions between 15 Feb 2022 and 25 Jun 2026, across 5 of the 326 legislative files tracked here, attaching a full position paper 2 times.
On the occasion of the European Commission’s consultation on the procurement directives, the Austrian Trade Union Confederation is making the following proposals to improve the rules on public procurement. Every year, public authorities in the EU spend around 14 % of GDP (over EUR 2.4 trillion) on procurement of works, services and goods. The Directives lay down minimum rules on public procurement.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
The Austrian Trade Union Confederation (ÖGB) rejects the proposal for a 28th Regime vigorously opposed. The protection of workers’ interests and rights and orderly competition are essential prerequisites for European integration. The proposal does not meet these fundamental requirements of the European economic order, but does not strike the right balance between innovation and social responsibility.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
Please find enclosed the opinion of the Austrian Trade Union Confederation (ÖGB) and the trade union vida on the proposal for a revision of Directive 96/53/EC on weights and dimensions. With over 130 000 members, the trade union vida (www.vida.at) is the voluntary representation of workers in the transport and service sectors. ÖGB has registered number 43246044354-41 in the Transparency Register.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
The protection of water is an important concern for the Austrian population, as shown, for example, by the Right2Water citizens’ initiative. Across the EU, 1.884.790 people, with the support of European citizens, have called for all EU residents to have the right to water and sanitation. This is particularly important to protect the water against the discharge of pollutants.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
Call for evidence on the review of the ELA mandate ÖGB opinion The Austrian Trade Union Confederation (ÖGB) would like to provide the following opinion in relation to the ELA mandate and address key trade union demands. Strengthening of social partners & possibility to submit cases ELA repeatedly refers to the important role of social partners and their involvement in information campaigns and events.
Filed in German · English published by the European Commission
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Turns up on the same files
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