May 19, 2025|
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|7 months agoConstruction Workers Rally in Major Swiss Cities for Better Conditions
Thousands demonstrate in Zurich and Lausanne demanding wage increases and family-friendly hours ahead of sector-wide agreement negotiations.
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- Thousands of construction workers demonstrated in Zurich and Lausanne on May 17, 2025.
- The protest motto was 'Respect for our work'.
- The national working conditions agreement for the construction sector expires at the end of 2025.
- Unia and Syna trade unions organized the events.
- A heavy-duty digger led the procession in Zurich.
By The Numbers
Thousands
Protestors
End of 2025
Contract Expiration Date
45 hours
Maximum weekly work hours
They Said
"Respect for our work"
"no easy negotiations"