The great wage debate

Should everyone in Switzerland get a basic income from the government? A minimum wage? Those behind two wage-related initiatives set to be voted on by the Swiss explain their philosophies.

This content was published on May 3, 2014 - 12:00

A Swiss-American journalist mainly covering education, migration and youth issues - plus the occasional story on cheese, given her roots in Switzerland and Wisconsin. She also produces podcasts and works on the social media team.

Veronica DeVore, swissinfo.ch

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