In response to the stronger Swiss franc, making products more expensive in the export market, employers have started increasing work hours. While no overt protests have been organised, employee representatives have expressed concern at the developments. Employers increase standard working hours without increasing salaries to make their products cheaper, effectively constitutes a pay cut in hourly wages.
English: http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/11/01/swiss-working-hours-increase …
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