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According to the legal opinion, the bus strike in Winterthur was effective, but illegal.
CH🏛️ PoliticsProgressive14 hr. ago

According to the legal opinion, the bus strike in Winterthur was effective, but illegal.

A legal opinion issued by a Swiss law firm concluded that the bus strike in Winterthur on March 3 violated the ultima ratio principle, which states that force should only be used as a last resort. Despite this finding, the VPOD union managed to achieve its demands through the strike. The union has now shifted its focus to Zurich, indicating potential for further labor actions.

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According to the legal opinion, the bus strike in Winterthur was effective, but illegal.

A legal opinion issued by a Swiss law firm concluded that the bus strike in Winterthur on March 3 violated the ultima ratio principle, which states that force should only be used as a last resort. Despite this finding, the VPOD union managed to achieve its demands through the strike. The union has now shifted its focus to Zurich, indicating potential for further labor actions.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the strike as a legitimate action by the union despite the legal ruling against it. It emphasizes the success of the union's demands and highlights their move to Zurich, suggesting support for labor rights activism. The emphasis on the union's effectiveness rather than the legal违规

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