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A coalition of trade unions and left-wing parties has initiated a federal referendum to challenge a new law that would prioritize sectoral collective labor agreements over cantonal minimum wage laws. Opponents argue the reform is an 'attack on women' and undermines established local wage protections.
Switzerland's highest court has given the final green light for the cities of Zurich and Winterthur to implement a local minimum wage. The landmark ruling ends years of legal challenges and sets a new precedent for municipal economic policy and labor rights in Switzerland.
In key cantonal referendums, voters in Aargau approved an initiative to limit the use of speed cameras, while Geneva passed a measure to reduce the minimum wage for student summer jobs to stem a decline in youth employment.
The charity Caritas is calling for a renewed political fight against poverty in Switzerland as many families struggle with rising costs. Meanwhile, a study from Geneva indicates its cantonal minimum wage has had a 'substantial' and positive effect on raising the income of the lowest-paid workers, particularly women.
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