Cantonal votes SO Solothurn people reject minimum wage of 23 francs per hour
In the canton of Solothurn, employees will still not receive a minimum wage of 23 francs per hour. Voters clearly rejected a left-wing popular initiative for a minimum wage. The energy law also failed at the second attempt.
09.02.2025, 12:47
SDA
The "minimum wage initiative" launched by a committee made up of the SP, Juso and the Federation of Swiss Trade Unions failed with 59% of votes against. Only the result for the city of Solothurn was still pending at midday.
The minimum wage of CHF 23 per working hour would not have included vacation and public holiday pay. The government and parliament rejected the request.
In German-speaking Switzerland, only the canton of Basel-Stadt has had a minimum wage since July 2022. The cantons of Jura, Ticino, Neuchâtel and Geneva have also introduced a minimum wage.
Voters in Solothurn also rejected the completely revised Energy Act with 59% of votes against. The SVP had called for a referendum.
