An increasing number of foreigners have come to Switzerland under a single labour market agreement with the European Union. Despite legal measures to combat abuses, the authorities face more and more cases of salary levels and social security systems being undercut.
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Swiss prices nibble away at Swiss wages
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The house in Kräiligen is wrapped in black plastic sheeting. Though it vaguely resembles the work of modern artist Christo, it is in fact the handiwork of German carpenters Hermann Dietsche and Thomas Schwemmer and their Polish colleague. Dietsche, 53, comes from Bonndorf in the Black Forest, where he lives with his wife and three…
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Under the agreement Swiss and EU citizens are free to choose where they live and work in countries belonging to the Union and the European Free Trade Association (Efta). Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) recently pointed out that the accord had significantly boosted the country’s growth, although opponents have their doubts. The rightwing…
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Swiss prices nibble away at Swiss wages
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The house in Kräiligen is wrapped in black plastic sheeting. Though it vaguely resembles the work of modern artist Christo, it is in fact the handiwork of German carpenters Hermann Dietsche and Thomas Schwemmer and their Polish colleague. Dietsche, 53, comes from Bonndorf in the Black Forest, where he lives with his wife and three…
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Under the agreement Swiss and EU citizens are free to choose where they live and work in countries belonging to the Union and the European Free Trade Association (Efta). Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) recently pointed out that the accord had significantly boosted the country’s growth, although opponents have their doubts. The rightwing…
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The building and restaurant sectors are among those more exposed to salary undercutting and other illegal practices towards the foreign work force. The case of a kitchen apprentice who used to work for less than the minimum wage. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)
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