Switzerland - EU Federal Council works with social partners on compromise on wage protection
The treaty package negotiated with the EU was generally well received in the consultation process. However, the Federal Council wants to clarify several unresolved issues by March. Talks are underway with the social partners on a possible compromise solution for wage protection.
05.12.2025, 14:30
05.12.2025, 16:14
SDA
The national government took note of the results of the consultation on Friday. With regard to the domestic implementation of the agreements, it intends to amend several points, it said. The dispatch is to be finalized in the next three months. After that, the ball will be in Parliament's court.
One of the sticking points continues to be wage protection. A conservative majority rejects the improved protection for elected employee representatives demanded by the trade unions in particular.
However, the Federal Council considers the measure to be indispensable in order to keep the wage protection package in balance, according to the press release. Discussions with the social partners on a possible compromise solution are therefore to be continued.
