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Working in Switzerland - Representation of workers

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Representation of workers
Approximately one in four workers in Switzerland is a member of a trade union or similar association. This is quite a small proportion by western European standards. Most trade unions and professional organisations belong to one of the two umbrella organisations, the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (Union Syndicale Suisse, SGB/USS) and Travail.Suisse. The level of union dues varies substantially, in particular according to members’ occupations and incomes. Employed workers typically pay between CHF 300 and CHF 600 per year.

Trade unions defend workers’ interests specifically in the field of working conditions. With a view to their improvement, the unions play a part in the organisation of firms’ day-to-day activities, concluding collective labour agreements and if necessary acting directly on the shop floor. Trade unions also perform a political and social function. Alongside like-minded bodies and individuals, they pursue the aims of social justice and better working conditions.

There are in addition various worker-protection organisations at Federal, cantonal and municipal level, such as the cantonal labour inspectorates. In firms with upwards of 50 employees, staff may elect one or more worker representatives to exercise workers’ participation rights.

Text last edited on: 04/2008

Source: European Union
© European Communities, 1995-2008
Reproduction is authorised.

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