Austrian Organizations
Parliament of Austria
Tel: ++43 1 40110 0
Fax: ++43 1 40110 2537
Web: http://www.parlinkom.gv.at/PD/HP/show.psp
Established on October 1, 1920, the Parliament of Austria is the central
legislative power in the nation. It is comprised of two bodies. The first is
the National Council, comprised of 183 members whom are generally elected to
serve terms of 5 years. The second is the Federal Council, which has a variable
membership that is elected indirectly by each individual Austrian state for
periods of 4 to 6 years. This website provides additional information about the
government structure and current legal policies.
Austrian Federal Chamber of Labour
Tel: 32 2 230 62 54
Fax: +32 2 230 29 73
Web: http://www.akeuropa.eu/en/
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panda has nothing to do with the Austrian Federal Chamber of Labour
(AK)! This organization works to protect the needs and
interest of the 3.2 million employees and consumers within the nation.
Specifically, AK seeks to adequately assist those under its guidance
via
completing four main tasks: (1) produce up-to-date information for
policy
making on behalf of employees, (2) facilitating employee and consumer
involvement in legislative processes; (3) providing individuals with
information on labor laws, social insurance, family policy, and tax
law; and
(4) sending representatives to the European Economic Social Committee.
One Laptop Per Child
Tel: +43 69911 99 47 86
Web: http://www.olpcaustria.org/
One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is a non-pro fit o rga nization oriented towards
providing Austrian children with laptops. “The Project,” as this donation
process is called, is rooted in the notion that laptops are both a window
(allowing youth to connect with the world) and a tool (which can stimulate
cognitive processes). Along with the website, you can learn more about OLPC by
visiting their wiki page and reading their blog site. Both of these tools can
be accessed via the web address listed above.
The Main Association of Austrian Social Insurance Institutions
Tel: +43 1 71132 1120
Fax: +43 1 71132 3785
Web: http://www.sozialversicherung.at/
Austrian social insurance is distributed to the general population via
individual corporate bodies, collectively known as “The Insurance
Companies.” The Main Association for Austrian Social Insurance Institutions
serves as an umbrella organization responsible for distributing up-to-date
information on social insurance as well as representing the insurance companies
on common affairs. On their website, Austrians and foreigners alike can
research about various social insurance programs, learn about current legal
codes, and read about legislation currently being presented before the
Parliament of Austria regarding social insurance programs.
National Council of Women Austria
Web: http://www.ncwaustria.org/en/index.html
The National Council of Women Austria (NCW Austria) was founded in 1902. The
organization defines itself as being non-party political and non-aligned.
The aims of NCW Austria include: working towards equal rights; attempting to
end discrimination on all levels; raising awareness to women’s contributions to
society and the Gross National Product; and working for peace. In addition to
serving as an interest group within the political landscape, the organization
also serves as an umbrella organization to smaller women’s organizations in
Austria.
The Austrian Kinderfreunde
Tel: +43 1 512 12 98 0
Fax: +43 1 512 12 98 62
Web: http://www.kinderfreunde.at/index.php?page_new=10000
The Austrian Kinderfreunde was founded in 1908 with the mission of ensuring the
welfare and wellbeing of Austrian children across the nine states. Today, the
organization is intimately involved with federal and local
governments—participating in aspects of the legislative system pertaining to
family policy, school policy, media policy, and children’s rights. Through its
600 local groups, the Austrian Kinderfreunde offers day-care programs,
kindergartens, and family counseling programs to those whom need these
services. Emphasis of some programs is placed on children from migrant and
minority families.
