WORLD IN BRIEF : SWITZERLAND : Thousands Strike for Women’s Rights
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Thousands of Swiss women went on a one-day strike to press their demands for equal opportunities in the workplace. Switzerland, where strikes of any kind are rare, seemed untroubled by the work action. The protest came on the heels of a poll indicating that 60% of Swiss women believe that equality is still only a promise.
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