class=”sc-29f61514-0 icZBHN”>
These are tough working conditions! Anyone dealing with returns from Swiss online giant Zalando needs to make the delivery. Workers need to process exactly 41 pieces of clothing per hour; unpacking, checking size and color, checking if clothes are still worn. At least. This is what he writes in the current issue of “Wochenzeitung” (“WOZ”).
Otherwise, there will be trouble. And true. Those who do not meet their target hours will receive a written warning. Dismissal occurs after three warnings. The pressure is huge. Ceva Logistics is the name of the company based in Neuendorf in Solothurn. He’s not the only person in the country making a fortune from returns from Zalando. Blick had already reported a similar case in eastern Switzerland.
96 percent are women
The company in Solothurn employs 500 people. 96 percent of them are women. The majority of them are foreigners with poor knowledge of German. But they still resist. According to “WOZ”, on September 14, 170 people protested in front of the company for better working conditions for an hour.
Main criticism from employees: 41 pieces of clothing to process per hour. This score was recently increased from 39 to 41. Although the load is already large at 39 pieces. “Most people quit after they learn enough German to find another job,” says one employee. The stress and pressure are almost unbearable.
19.92 francs per hour
A collective bargaining agreement (GAV) is in force for temporary workers, which provides for a minimum wage of 19.92 francs per hour for unskilled workers. Only: Permanent employees are not subject to CBA. The starting fee is 3,468 francs gross. There is no salary for the 13th month. Nor is it daily sickness benefit insurance.
What does Zalando say about this? A spokesperson wrote to “WOZ” that the company only launched a routine external investigation into working conditions in Neuendorf at the end of 2022. The examiners had nothing to complain about. Ceva Logistics: “We work in close cooperation with unions across Europe.” (pbe)
Source :Blick
I’m Tim David and I work as an author for 24 Instant News, covering the Market section. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, my mission is to provide accurate, timely and insightful news coverage that helps our readers stay informed about the latest trends in the market. My writing style is focused on making complex economic topics easy to understand for everyone.
