Now construction workers are also going to the barricades. After the first protest of 2,500 construction workers in Ticino last Monday, unions Unia and Synia are now declaring protests in German-speaking Switzerland.
On November 1 and 11, workers complained that they thought the negotiations were unsatisfactory. It concerns the renewal of the state framework agreement. The Builders’ Association wants longer working days in the summer and on duty in the winter. “The builders association sees great potential for individual needs in more flexible scheduling of working hours,” said the master builders association.
One percent inflation correction?
But unions have a different view. “This is an attack on the health and dignity of construction workers,” unions Unia and Synia said in a press release. Construction workers should not work more, but rather: “It takes shorter working days and the journey time from the company to the construction site must be paid in full.” Also, construction workers are demanding a one percent inflation adjustment.
The Baumeister group is ready to negotiate wage increases. Provided that it meets the demands of the contractors. The association is not satisfied with the protests announced. Protests would send false signals.
by the end of the year
In order to avoid a non-contractual situation, a solution must be found by the end of the year. (lui)