Economists say they expect pay rises on average next year of 2.2% as pay tries to keep up with high inflation. But it won’t be enough as inflation is expected to run at 3.2% next year.
Some sectors will be better off than others. Those working in hospitality could see rises of over 4% as bars and restaurants tackle a labour shortage.
But bankers could see only rises of 1.5% - according to a study at the ETH in Zurich.
The pay claims could be the highest this country has seen for 22 years.
Geneva could foot the G7 bill
Geneva fears it will be left with the security bill from a G7 summit just across the border in Évian, according to 24 heures.
US NGO discovers Swiss child abuse cases
Switzerland relies too heavily on an American NGO to detect child sexual abuse online, raising questions about the country's ability to protect children on its own.
French singer banned by Paleo
The Paléo Festival in Nyon says it will no longer invite French singer Patrick Bruel, after a former volunteer accused him of inappropriate behaviour.
Cars going uninspected
The cantons are struggling to keep up with mandatory vehicle inspections, leaving more than 550,000 checks overdue nationwide.
War may lead to rent rises
Rents may rise again, says the bank Raiffeisen.
Not a heatwave, yet
Summer has arrived, with temperatures climbing past 30 over the long weekend. Basel reached 31 and Sion hit 32.4, but MeteoSwiss, says this does not yet count as an official heatwave.
