Reuters Graphics Reuters GraphicsThe Swiss Bank Employees Association, in a statement to Reuters, demanded that UBS keep job cuts to an "absolute minimum".
The statement underscores the sense of unease in Switzerland, with its reputation as a global financial center on the line.
Green Party lawmaker Gerhard Andrey said that Credit Suisse is "such a visible institute".
"A few months ago, nobody would have thought that Credit Suisse would fail.
"But also that we are upholding the reputation of the Swiss financial centre."