Rainer Wimmer
Austrian politician and union leader
Born
August 10th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Born in 1955 in Austria, Rainer Wimmer served as a significant political figure in labor rights and union representation. Wimmer was the president of the Austrian Trade Union Federation from 2007 to 2011. During this period, he advocated for workers' rights and engaged in critical negotiations regarding employment conditions across various sectors. Wimmer's early career began in the metal industry, where he was actively involved in union activities. Over the years, he became a prominent voice for labor issues within Austrian politics, aiming to strengthen the influence of unions in the socioeconomic landscape.
Presidency of the Austrian Trade Union Federation
Advocating for labor rights
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