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Wednesday, 21 September, 2011
Bern won't stop employers who pay foreign workers in euros
The National Council continues debate this morning on the government’s 800 million franc economic aid package. It comes after marathon debates yesterday and votes on dozens of proposals to respond to the economic situation caused by the strong franc—including two motions to ban the practice of paying foreign employees in euros. They were rejected by both the Federal Council and MPs. Unions warn the practice could pit cross-border employees against those living in Switzerland. WRS’s Jordan Davis reports:
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