Cross-Border Workers: General Assembly on November 26 (cross-border guide)

Context

Frontalieri: assembly on 26 November - San Marino Rtv

The general assembly of the frontalieri will take place on 26 November, as announced by San Marino Rtv. The event will be an important opportunity for the frontalieri to discuss and make decisions about their position in the labor market.

Switzerland is a border country, with Ticino bordering Italy. Frontalieri are workers who move from one country to another to work, and Ticino is one of the main places of work for these individuals. However, the legislation on cross-border labor can be complex and difficult to understand.

According to the federal law of 20 June 1997 on administrative cooperation, frontalieri must comply with certain rules to work in Switzerland. These rules include registration with the Federal Office of Labour (FOL) and the obligation to pay Swiss social security contributions.

But how does the reality work for frontalieri? 💡

According to a report by the Federal Office of Labour (FOL) in 2020, there are about 120,000 registered frontalieri in Switzerland. Of these, about 70,000 work in the construction sector, 20,000 in the agricultural sector and 10,000 in the service sector.

But how do frontalieri relate to Swiss regulations? ⚠️

According to an article in the Ticino daily newspaper 'L'Impressa' in 2020, many frontalieri do not comply with the rules of registration with the FOL and payment of Swiss social security contributions. This can result in fines and even revocation of the work permit.

Here are some real figures to better understand the situation: 📊

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Operational details

Frontalieri: General Assembly on November 26 - San Marino Rtv

The general assembly of cross-border workers will take place on November 26, as announced by San Marino Rtv. This event will be a great opportunity for cross-border workers to discuss and make decisions about their position in the labor market. Cross-border workers will be able to discuss with experts and other cross-border workers about their experiences and the problems they encounter in the workplace.

Switzerland, particularly the Canton of Ticino, is one of the main recipients of cross-border workers. According to data from the Federal Office of Labor (FOL), approximately 43,000 cross-border workers were registered in the Canton of Ticino in 2022, with a 10% increase compared to the previous year.

The general assembly of cross-border workers will be a unique opportunity to discuss the regulations governing the work of cross-border workers in Switzerland. The Federal Labor Act (FLA) stipulates that cross-border workers must be treated in the same way as Swiss workers, with some exceptions. Article 14 of the FLA stipulates that cross-border workers must have a minimum remuneration equivalent to that of Swiss workers.

The minimum remuneration for cross-border workers in Switzerland is set by the Federal Office of Labor (FOL) based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In 2022, the minimum remuneration for cross-border workers in Switzerland was set at CHF 4,350 per day, with a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year.

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Key points

The general assembly of cross-border workers will take place on November 26 and represents an important opportunity to discuss issues affecting transborder workers in Ticino. To participate in the event, registration is required in advance on the San Marino Rtv website. Registration will be open until November 25.

Cross-border workers are workers who cross the border every day to go to work. In Ticino, there are about 60,000 cross-border workers, of whom about 50,000 come from Italy. This represents about 15% of the cantonal workforce.

The general assembly of cross-border workers is an opportunity to discuss issues affecting transborder workers, such as fiscal and social security regulations, working conditions and public transport. In particular, at this historical moment, it is important to discuss the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on cross-border work.

The pandemic has indeed had a significant impact on cross-border workers. Many companies have adopted remote work, reducing the number of workers crossing the border every day. Furthermore, travel restrictions have made it more difficult for some cross-border workers to reach their workplace.

Moreover, the pandemic has also had an impact on fiscal and social security regulations for cross-border workers. For example, the Swiss government has introduced a series of measures to support businesses and workers during the pandemic, such as the advance payment of contributions to occupational pensions and the temporary suspension of payments to health insurance.

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