The Local Switzerland

Switzerland still the world’s biggest magnet for skilled workers

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:58:28 +0100

Switzerland has kept top spot as the greatest talent magnet in the world, although a number of other European countries are catching up.

Geneva reveals secret operation to legalize illegal workers

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:58:35 +0100

In a first for Switzerland, nearly 600 illegal workers have been ‘regularized’ since 2015 in a secret operation in Geneva.

Geneva airport workers ‘ready to strike’

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:11:17 +0100

Workers at Geneva airport could go on strike with only two hours advance warning after negotiations over pay with airport operator Swissport broke down.

French workers targeted in Swiss hate campaign

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:17:00 +0200

Residents of France who work across the border in Geneva have become the targets of a virulent anti-migrant campaign calling for their houses and cars to be burned.

Swiss trade union calls for more immigration

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:46:07 +0200

Swiss trade union Travail Suisse has called on the government to loosen immigration laws and allow more workers into the country in order to fill future labour market gaps in sectors such as education, healthcare and engineering.