The government in favour of opening shops on 12 Sundays a year
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On Wednesday, the Swiss government said it was in favour of shops staying open on 12 Sundays a year, compared with four at present. The recommendation was criticised by the unions.
In a press release, the Federal Council welcomes the proposal of the Economic Affairs and Taxation Committee of the Senate. However, the government will respect the autonomy of the cantons, which will be free to decide whether and how to implement this measure.
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The Senate committee’s proposal implements a parliamentary initiative tabled by the canton of Zurich in 2023. The unions had denounced this as a direct attack on the protection of workers’ health.
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