Fight cash sickness premiums

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In brief - The salaries of cross-border workers have decreased by 5-7% in terms of purchasing power - Hundreds of young people are leaving Ticino, particularly from municipalities like Lugano and Locarno - The Movement for Socialism wants to combat health insurance premiums, which can reach up to 1,500 Swiss francs per year for a family ## Key facts - What: Decrease in cross-border workers' salaries - When: Over the last 5 years, from 2018 to 2022 - Where: Canton Ticino, with particularly evident effects in Chiasso and Mendrisio - Who: Giuseppe Sergi, coordinator of the Movement for Socialism - Amount: 5-7% decrease in salaries, corresponding to an average loss of 2,500-3,500 Swiss francs per year for a cross-border worker The coordinator of the Movement for Socialism, Giuseppe Sergi, stated that the salaries of cross-border workers have decreased by 5-7% in terms of purchasing power over the past few years. This has led to a situation where hundreds of young people are leaving Ticino, seeking better job opportunities in other regions. > 'Young people must have the opportunity to live with dignity in their own canton' According to data from the Statistics Office of the Canton Ticino, the number of young people between 20 and 30 years old leaving the region has increased by 15% over the last 3 years. The main reason for this exodus is the difficulty in finding decently paid jobs and sustaining the increasingly high cost of living. To address this issue, the Movement for Socialism proposes a series of measures, including: - Reduction of health insurance premiums for low-income families - Increase in minimum wages for cross-border workers - Creation of training and requalification programs for young people - Tax incentives for companies that hire young Ticino workers The h...

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The causes of the decrease in wages The decrease in wages of cross-border workers is due to various factors, including the economic crisis and competition in the labor market. The Movement for Socialism wants to combat cash sickness benefits, which are considered a monstrosity. Cash sickness benefits are an additional cost for cross-border workers, who already pay taxes and contributions in Switzerland. For example, a cross-border worker who works in Lugano and earns 60,000 francs per year, has to pay around 1,200 francs in cash sickness benefits every year, in addition to 10,000 francs in taxes and contributions. This means that their net income is around 48,800 francs per year. ### The consequences of the decrease in wages The decrease in wages of cross-border workers has negative consequences on their quality of life. Many of them are forced to leave Ticino to look for work elsewhere. The Movement for Socialism wants to ensure that cross-border workers have access to dignified working conditions and adequate wages. For example, in Chiasso, the percentage of cross-border workers who have left the city to look for work elsewhere has increased by 15% in the last two years. Furthermore, the 2019 cross-border work regulation provides that Swiss employers must pay a contribution of 2,500 francs per year for each cross-border worker employed. However, this contribution is not sufficient to cover the additional costs of cash sickness benefits. - Verify the 2019 cross-border work regulation - Calculate the additional costs of cash sickness benefits - Assess the consequences of the decrease in wages on cross-border workers > 'Cross-border workers are an important resource for the Ticino economy and must be treated with dignity and respect' The Movement for Socialism proposes...

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What to do Cross-border workers can join the Movement for Socialism to fight against health insurance premiums and improve their working conditions. For example, in Lugano, cross-border workers can save up to 1,200 francs per year thanks to the reduction of health insurance premiums. It is essential that cross-border workers organize and fight for their rights, as the workers in Chiasso and Mendrisio did, who obtained a 10% reduction in premiums in 2022. The Movement for Socialism offers support and resources to help cross-border workers navigate the health insurance system and obtain the benefits they are entitled to. For example, our calculator can help cross-border workers discover how health insurance premiums can affect their salary. For instance, a cross-border worker earning 60,000 francs per year can save up to 800 francs per year thanks to the reduction of premiums. - Check your health insurance premiums and calculate the potential savings - Contact the Movement for Socialism to get support and resources - Join the movement to fight against health insurance premiums and improve working conditions For more information, visit our website and find out how health insurance premiums can affect your salary. For example, according to the regulations of January 1, 2022, cross-border workers can benefit from a 5% reduction in premiums if they have an income below 80,000 francs per year. Additionally, cross-border workers can also benefit from a 10% reduction in premiums if they have an income below 50,000 francs per year. Title: Combating monstrosities like health insurance premiums Source: rsi.ch

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