Vaud Civil Servants Escalate Protests with 'Endless Strike' Over Budget Cuts
After a seventh day of protests against planned budget cuts, Vaud civil servants have voted to continue their strike indefinitely. The unions are urging parliament to reject the 2026 budget and its associated CHF305 million in savings measures.

Key Takeaways
- Vaud civil servants have voted almost unanimously to continue their strike indefinitely, terming it an 'endless strike'.
- The strike is a protest against the proposed 2026 budget and associated savings measures.
- Protesters blocked the Anthropole and Géopolis buildings at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) starting at 7am.
- A major demonstration is scheduled for next Tuesday in the streets of Lausanne.
- The Vaud government claims it has attempted dialogue, citing two discussion sessions.
By The Numbers
They Said
"Against austerity, we wonât give up"
"Itâs hard to say whether the number of strikers has increased, but this is already the fourth day of the strike and the mobilisation remains very strong."