Geneva public transport workers are planning to strike on Wednesday 12 October. Unions are demanding a pay rise which is linked to inflation.
The company has already agreed to a rise of 0.6% and a one-off bonus of CHF 400.
But workers are calling for 1.2%, back-dated to the start of the year.
Talks over the summer have failed to reach an agreement.
The TPG has recently made a loss due to the pandemic and says its offer is reasonable given the circumstances.
Plan to ease car tax pain
The Geneva Tax Commission has come up with a plan to mitigate the worst effects of the new car tax.
Franc strengthens against euro more
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Plenty of jobs - except in Ticino
Job hunters in Switzerland should be able to find employment in the first quarter of next year, unless they’re in Ticino.
ETH Zurich makes drug breakthrough
The Federal Polytechnic, ETH Zurich, says it made a breakthrough on how to direct a drug to the affected part of the body – bypassing areas it’s not needed.
All Geneva traffic lights to be changed
Geneva is embarking on a wholescale renovation of its traffic light system.
Syrian asylum applications suspended
Switzerland is suspending asylum proceedings for Syrian applicants. The same decision has already been made by other countries, such as France and the UK.
