Unions are unhappy at recent pay negotiations and says the pay rises offered are not enough to keep up with the soaring cost of living.
The group Travail Suisse says those in healthcare, retail and catering are being hard hit with pay in real terms down from 2021.
Things are a bit better for those in the construction sector.
Unions say many talks with employers have been bitter at times.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
