ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss government urged voters on Friday to reject a campaign calling for everyone to get a minimum guaranteed income no matter how much they work, saying the scheme would cost too much and undermine society.
Backers of the proposal, which will be put to a vote in June under Switzerland's system of direct democracy, say the step would promote human dignity and public service at a time when automation increasingly jeopardises jobs.
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