Another example of the Swiss being polite and avoiding bloodshed during extreme conflict was the general strike of 1918. It lasted two days but the strike lead

Another example of the Swiss being polite and avoiding bloodshed during extreme conflict was the general strike of 1918. It lasted two days but the strike leaders capitulated after being threatened by the Swiss military. It could have ended rather brutally. After the strike there was a phase of reforms for workers and democratic rights. It was understood that there had to be good faith negotiation with unions from there on.