The Evolution of Tripartism and self-regulation in Swiss Business

1. EXPERIENCE and HISTORY OF SELF-REGULATION in EUROPEAN COUNTRIES An example: «Tripartism» in Switzerland  Olivia Guyot Director Legal Department Federation of french-speaking Swiss Business Enterprises, Geneva

2. Summary of the presentation • 1) Tripartism in Switzerland: an example of self-regulation • 2) Employers’ federations in Switzerland and Geneva • 3) FER Genève • 3.1. Aims and tasks • 3.2. Structure • 3.3. Key figures • 3.4. Services to members • 3.5. Social Security Institutions • 3.6 Groupement des Entreprises Multinationales (GEM)

3. 1) Employers’ federations 2) Employees’ Unions State3) 1) TRIPARTISM in SWITZERLAND: an example of self-regulation non-strike agreementscollective agreements

4. 2) Employers’ federations in Switzerland and Geneva

5. 3) FER Genève 3.1. Aims and tasks - Quotes from our Statutes Promote the constitution of professional and interprofessional associations ; manage their secretariat ; Create, organize and manage social security institution to meet our members’ social insurance obligation and commitment ; Promote professional training and development ; encourage innovation and social dialogue within our members’ business companies ; Give administrative support and services to members ; represent on federal and cantonal levels the interests of free economy.

6. Assembly of Delegates Board of DirectorsSteering CommitteeGeneral Manager 3.2. Structure • Professional Associations • Social Security Institutions • Services to members

7. 3.3. Key figures • 27’000 individual members • 18’000 business companies • 9’000 self-employed professionals • A total of 150’000 employees (70% of the total jobs of the private sector) • A staff of 300 (associations and institutions)

8. Evolution of Associations’ memberships

9. Fields of Associations’ activities • Services and Hospitality • Retail Trade • Transportation • Health • Construction Industry (Finishing Work) • Multinational Companies

10. 3.4. Services to members • Information • Newspaper «Entreprise Romande» and Newsletter • Legal advice (Labour law, employment contracts) • Salary processing • Training Courses • Meeting Rooms • Private Restaurant • Parking lot • Web portal www.fer-ge.ch

11. 3.5. Social Security Institutions Old Age and Surviving Insurance (AVS) • Established in 1948 • Third largest institution in Switzerland • More than 35’000 affiliates in french-speaking Switzerland • CHF 1’513 Mio in contributions (2010) • CHF 640 Mio in benefits (2010)

12. Social Security Institutions Caisse inter-entreprise de prévoyance professionnelle - CIEPP (Occupational Pension Fund) • Established in 1961 • More than 8’000 affiliated companies, 35’000 insured employees • CHF 275 Mio in contributions (2010) • CHF 3’500 Mio on balance sheet (2010)

13. 3.6. Groupement des Entreprises Multinationales (Multinational Companies Group – GEM) • non-political, non-profit-making association. • headquarters and administrative offices, c/o Federation of french-speaking Swiss Business Enterprises, Geneva (FER Genève). • GEM's aim: to develop the common interests of its members in areas related to human resources management. • more than 70 members, representing multinational companies of all sizes with headquarters located in the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Fribourg. • partner able to represent the profession, especially to government departments, tax authorities and in matters related to economic development and labour relations.