UDC: 'Ticino workers won't be sacrificed'

Contesto

In brief - UDC supports the initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million' - Criticism of free movement and unions - Data: 54% foreign workers in Ticino, 33% cross-border commuters ## Key facts - What: UDC voting recommendation - When: 3 hours ago (meeting in Bellinzona) - Where: Canton Ticino - Who: UDC cantonal committee - Amount: 54% foreign workers, 33% cross-border commuters - Amount: 13% youth unemployment (ages 15-24) The UDC cantonal committee has communicated its voting recommendations on the two federal and two cantonal issues up for vote, particularly reiterating its support for the popular initiative 'No to a Switzerland of 10 million', defined by the party as the 'Initiative for Sustainability'. 'We are not here to please the salons, but to defend the people.' For the Christian Democrats, the central issue remains the Ticino labor market, which the party considers penalized by free movement. Hence the call for a decisive yes. 'Ticino workers will not be sacrificed on the altar of free movement.' In the crosshairs are the Left and unions, accused of defending free movement for twenty years, indicated as one of the causes of the deterioration of the Ticino market. Criticism also to centrist parties, which according to the UDC would have been against 'any real measure to manage immigration and defend resident workers', from the initiative against mass immigration to 'First Ours'. According to the party, a Switzerland of 10 million would mean 'more traffic, more concrete, more competition for jobs, less quality of life, less Switzerland'. The declared objective is to call into question free movement and return to instruments such as quotas, maximum ceilings and indigenous preference. The UDC also cites Ticino data: 54% of workers in Ticino would be foreign, c...

Dettagli operativi

• ## Practical Analysis The UDC initiative could have a significant impact on the Ticino labor market, especially for cross-border workers. The proposal to reintroduce quotas and maximum limits could restrict job opportunities for cross-border workers, while the indigenous preference could favor local workers over foreigners. Furthermore, the criticism of free movement could lead to increased restrictions for cross-border workers, with possible consequences for their job stability and quality of life. ### Concrete Procedures Cross-border workers employed in Ticino should closely monitor the votes and any legislative changes. It is important that they are aware of the possible consequences and prepare accordingly. For example, they might consider diversifying their income sources or acquiring new skills to increase their competitiveness in the job market. Additionally, they might want to explore job opportunities in other regions of Switzerland or in Italy, where working conditions might be more favorable. ### Possible Scenarios If the UDC initiative were to pass, a significant change in the Ticino labor market could occur. The reintroduction of quotas and maximum limits could restrict the inflow of foreign workers, reducing competition for jobs. However, this could also lead to a reduction in job opportunities for cross-border workers, with possible negative consequences for their economic situation. Furthermore, the indigenous preference could favor local workers but might also create tensions between local and foreign workers. It is important that cross-border workers are aware of these possible consequences and prepare accordingly. ### Before and After Comparisons Before the UDC initiative, cross-border workers enjoyed relative job stability and favorable working...

Punti chiave

Action Cross-border workers employed in Ticino should closely monitor votes and any legislative changes. It's important that they are aware of the possible consequences and prepare accordingly. For example, they might consider diversifying their income sources or acquiring new skills to increase their competitiveness in the job market. Additionally, they might want to explore job opportunities in other regions of Switzerland or Italy, where working conditions might be more favorable. ### Step-by-step procedure 1. Monitor votes and any legislative changes. 2. Assess the possible consequences for their work situation. 3. Consider diversifying income sources. 4. Acquire new skills to increase competitiveness in the job market. 5. Explore job opportunities in other regions of Switzerland or Italy. ### Useful tools For cross-border workers who want to monitor votes and any legislative changes, they can use the salary calculator to compare job opportunities in different regions of Switzerland and Italy. Additionally, they can use the permit comparator to evaluate different work and residence permit options. Finally, they can use the tax calendar to monitor tax deadlines and ensure they are compliant with local regulations. ### Final CTA For more information and to use the useful tools, visit the Frontaliere Ticino website. Source: ticinonews.ch

Punti chiave

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