(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Labour Day events are being held across Switzerland on Wednesday under the slogan“Premiums down, wages up!”.
This content was published on May 1, 2024 - 10:09 2 minutes Keystone-SDA
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Following the success at the polls of the 13th monthly pension payment in March, the trade unions see another opportunity to improve the situation of the working population on June 9.
“The Yes to the 13th pension has shown what is possible and should point the way for the future,” says an appeal published in advance by the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions for Labour Day, also known as May Day or International Workers' Day.
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After all, strengthening the old-age pension was only the beginning, it said.“Now, with the vote on the premium relief initiative on June 9, there's another immediate opportunity to improve the situation of the working population,” it said.
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Families, lower and middle incomes are suffering from the explosion in premiums, it explained. The premium burden is becoming unbearable for the middle class. The trade unions are therefore focusing on the“unsocial” financing of the healthcare system. At the same time, they are stepping up their commitment to the wage issue and fighting for purchasing power with lower health insurance premiums.
After years of record profits and dividends, there is finally a need for strong wage increases, the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions said.“Because if things go on like this, the bosses and company owners will get an even bigger slice of the cake.”
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