Labor dispute in the catering industry in Simmental. Wage theft, overpriced accommodation and dependencies. Seasonal jobs in the catering industry are always rather tricky, especially for workers not from Switzerland. First the FAU was contacted by a worker, now we are supporting workers in several restaurants in the Simmental.
Sans-Papiers in particular risk being deported if the company is inspected. But often they would actually have certain rights, such as legal support and short-term residence. The lecture will take place on 15.12. from 19.00 in Bern and will be held by plateforme traite.
In 2019, the dictator Al-Bashir was overthrown. Afterwards, a transitional phase until a new constitution was negotiated with the military. The military coup at the end of 2021 now massively endangers the future of the population. International solidarity is especially important now!
The cost of mandatory PCR testing on entry and exit of Switzerland is a major hurdle for many people on low incomes - especially during the holiday season!
We've been supporting the workers at the Biogen plant in Luterbach for two years now. After going public, there's news of first improvements. But we are not done yet. The struggle for good and fair working conditions goes on.