News

It talks about the fights and struggles Swiss women faced to obtain the right to vote and equality.

To read the full version: www.syndicom.ch/wp-content/uploads/110304_SYNDICOM_FRHP_1-1600_4_04.pdf



On June 14, 1991, 500’000 women went on strike to demand the respect and enforcement of the equality act, which had been passed and added to the Swiss Constitution on June 14, 1981.



« Art. 8.3 L’homme et la femme sont égaux en droit. La loi pourvoit à l’égalité de droit et de fait, en particulier dans les domaines de la famille, de la formation et du travail. L’homme et la femme ont droit à un salaire égal pour un travail de valeur égale. »



« Art. 8.3 Men and women have equals rights. The law provides equality, legally and de facto, particularly concerning family, education and work. Men and women are entitled to equal pay for equal work.»



- Are women paid the same as men on the same job?

- Who is in charge of cleaning and laundry?

- Who takes care of children and people in need?

- Who is perusing which career?



There is still a long way to go to reach real equality. This is why Syndicom, alongside with other organisations, calls upon women in Switzerland to join demonstrations on the June 14^th, 2011 to demand, once again, real equality. This will also be the occasion to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of the 1991 Women strike.



The goals of this action are:



- Equal pay for men and women

- Better sharing of paid and unpaid work between men and women

- More child care centres

- Provide support to committed fathers by granting them paternity and parental leave



Learn more about the action “Femmes en mouvement, l’égalité absolument!” on www.14juin2011.ch

and about the demonstrations in your city: http://14juin2011.ch/?page_id=5