Lidl strike in Wädenswil: Employees solidarity after termination!

Lidl strike in Wädenswil: Employees solidarity after termination!

In the Lidl branch on Zugerstrasse in Wädenswil, Switzerland, there was a strike that was triggered due to the termination of the branch manager. The workforce considers the termination to be groundless and shows solidarity with its committed and familiar supervisor. The strike started on Friday and should take until further notice. A red sign at the entrance provides customers with the situation. Nevertheless, the sign was left behind by a regional manager without the employees of the employees being influenced. Class = "Source_1"> op-online.de reports that many customers perceive the mood in the staff as "deadly".

The cause of the termination mentioned by a member of the customer is to agree to a transfer in the rejection of the branch manager. Lidl himself rejects the claim that the termination is groundless, but does not reveal any further details for reasons of personal protection. The Syna union, which was not informed about the strike, sees no escalation as desirable and checks the situation. There is a risk of termination without notice for the employees if you violate the "absolute obligation to peace" in the overall job (GAV). Class = "Source_3"> Workzeitung.ch explains that strikes in Switzerland is a constitutional law, but is bound to certain conditions.

background to collective bargaining and strikes in retail

The strike in Wädenswil takes place in a larger context in which the Verdi union continues nationwide warning strikes in retail to persuade employers to accept negotiations. Before the upcoming holidays on Maundy Thursday, March 28, a high number of customers can be expected that could lead to empty shelves. Verdi calls for an increase in the hourly wage of at least 2.50 euros in retail, while a salary increase of 13 percent or at least 450 euros is sought in wholesale and foreign trade. mz.de emphasizes that many business is affected by these strikes.

The black group, which includes Lidl and Kaufland, is increasingly attracting attention, since the employers' associations have been refusing to talk to the employee side for weeks. This situation gives rise to an increase in industrial straces in Switzerland, which reflect high pressure on employees and wages. More and more employees are participating in the strikes to fight for their rights and achieve better working conditions.