Wages

Economy

Swiss firms plan modest wage rises of 1% for 2027

Swiss companies are planning average wage increases of 1% in 2027, down from 1.1% this year, according to a UBS survey of nearly 400 firms. With inflation forecast at 0.8%, the expected real wage gain would be 0.2%.

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Economy

Swiss Unions Demand 2% Pay Rise as Annual Wage Negotiations Begin

With 2027 wage talks kicking off, trade union Travail.Suisse is calling for a 2% increase to offset inflation and rising living costs, a demand employers deem too high. This comes as new data shows a complex economic picture with rising employment but also an uptick in the unemployment rate.

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Economy

Unions Demand 2% Pay Rise as Tense 2027 Wage Negotiations Begin

Swiss trade union federation Travail.Suisse has called for a general 2% wage increase for 2027 to combat a decade of real wage stagnation and rising living costs. The Swiss Employers' Union has countered with a 1% proposal, setting the stage for a tense negotiation season amidst economic uncertainty.

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Economy

A new study by the Swiss Trade Union Federation reveals a growing disparity in wages over the last decade. While top earners' incomes have increased, those on lower wages have fallen behind, as the report blames stagnating average wages despite rising productivity and highlights a persistent gender pay gap.

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Economy

In 2025, Swiss workers experienced the most significant real wage increase in over 15 years, with a 1.6% rise after inflation. This article analyzes new Federal Statistical Office data to reveal which job sectors saw the highest pay bumps and which are still lagging.

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Swiss Army

To boost female recruitment, the Swiss parliament has endorsed a motion to eliminate financial disadvantages for women in the armed forces, specifically targeting low allowance rates for those who worked part-time before their service. The army aims to increase its female contingent to 10%.

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Politics

As part of the March 8th referendums, voters in several Swiss cantons will decide on key regional issues including minimum wage laws, cuts to long-term welfare payments, and the deployment of new speed cameras.

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Economy

The OECD forecasts modest 1.2% GDP growth for Switzerland in 2026 and 2027, citing global uncertainty. However, a separate report from the Federal Statistical Office shows that a 2% rise in nominal wages has outstripped inflation, leading to a slight increase in purchasing power for Swiss employees for the first time in nine months.

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