Europa-Park: Employee is alarm-overtime and anxiety press!

Feierlichkeiten zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum des Europa-Parks in Rust, während Mitarbeiter auf Kritik an den Arbeitsbedingungen hinweisen.
Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the European Park in Rust, while employees indicate criticism of working conditions. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Europa-Park: Employee is alarm-overtime and anxiety press!

Rust, Deutschland - The Europa-Park in Rust, known as one of the largest amusement parks in Europe, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a large trara. The celebrations included an impressive fireworks, a gala and even a Zeppelin that hovered across the park. But while the Mack family celebrated this milestone, the park's employees spread a different mood. In the past few weeks and months and months, criticism of the working conditions has become more and more aloud, which the and other media have taken up.

Fear and pressure among the employees

An anonymous employee who calls herself Franziska reports on her concerns in the work environment. The fear of superiors and the high workload shape their everyday life. These fears are not the individual case; Numerous employees are critical of their experiences in the Europa-Park. A lack of night surcharges, a high number of overtime and ensure sanctions create a stressful climate. The situation around the Christmas bonus was particularly uncomfortable: Instead of the amount stipulated in collective agreement, some employees only received half of the amount, which was only corrected by the media after reporting.

The HR head of the Europa Park, Frederik Mack, emphasizes that it was an unintentional mistake and assures that the park comply with all legal requirements. Nevertheless, the impression of inadequate support remains in the workforce. In addition, there is no works council in the park, which is sharply criticized by the food and enjoyment restaurant union. Union secretary Sven Hildebrandt expresses that the lack of democratic participation in the company is worrying and indicates an unsolved problem.

Challenges for the leisure industry

The situation in the Europa-Park is not only a local phenomenon, but also reflects a widespread problem in the leisure industry. A study by the Research Institute Occupational Education (F-BB) shows that many employers in the industry have difficulty holding qualified staff. The lack of personnel primarily concerns seasonal and in no way and learned activities. Despite the increased wages due to the competition for workers, a wide range of measures are necessary to improve employees.

A friendly working atmosphere and open communication appear as central anchor points to keep employees in the company in the long term. After all, the employees not only want fair payment, but also a respectful treatment and perspectives for the future.

The Europa-Park, which is an attractive employer, is considered over 5,000 employees, the focus could be on these aspects. Will the parking management succeed in finding an open dialogue with the employees and taking the critical voices seriously? The employees have it in hand to actively shape the future of the park.

Future prospects and potential for improvement

How the situation in the Europa-Park will develop remains to be seen. The park has the option of not only increasing the satisfaction of its employees through targeted measures, but also taking a pioneering role in the leisure industry. If the needs and experiences of the employees are taken seriously, the Europa-Park is well positioned in order not only as an experience goal for visitors, but also as an attractive job.

It is very important for the employees that their concerns are heard. This is the only way to create a positive cooperation that benefits from both sides. The dialogue has opened, now it is important to have deeds follow.

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