Swiss union to launch an initiative for higher pay after vocational training; cases of unauthorised homeschooling discovered in Basel; and more news in our Thursday roundup.
Union to launch an initiative for higher pay after vocational training
The Swiss Trade Union Federation (USS) has collected the required number of signatures to launch an initiative to guarantee a monthly salary of at least 5,000 francs for anyone who has completed their apprenticeship, it announced on Wednesday.
However, employers’ associations have already expressed their opposition to this move, arguing that this ‘general’ salary is unrealistic and differences between sectors, professions, and regions must be taken into account when setting wages.
READ MORE: Why is vocational training so popular in Switzerland and how much can I earn?
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Cases of unauthorised homeschooling discovered in Basel
Like many other districts in Switzerland, Basel-City allows homeschooling only in exceptional cases, and in recent years, the Department of Education has issued only two such permits for children with severe health limitations, who are unable to attend regular school.
Investigations reveal, however. that some parents are breaking this rule and teaching their kids at home nonetheless.
They now risk substantial fines – up to 1,000 francs per parent – along with other sanctions as well as.
READ MORE: What are the rules for homeschooling children in Switzerland?
A cable car could link the cantons of Bern and Valais
The idea of a cable car connecting Adelboden-Lenk in the Bernese Oberland with Crans-Montana in the canton of Valais is taking shape.
The aerial route between the two resorts in the Swiss Alps would span just over 10 kilometres and take approximately 30 minutes, according to a feasibility study presented on Wednesday.
SWISS cancels its Zurich-to- Dubai flights until the end of March 2027
The airline is once again postponed the resumption of its flights to Dubai.
They were originally scheduled to resume at the start of the winter flight schedule on October 27th.
However, SWISS then postponed the date until November 25th, ultimately suspending it for another three months.
The airline has made this decision based on “operational considerations,” it said.
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