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Vaud voters approved an initiative cutting tax by 12%. The Council of State must offset these tax losses in the canton of Vaud's 2027 budget. Staff unions oppose the planned savings. A first demonstration on 5 November 2026 drew between 8,000 people, according to the police, and 15,000, according to the unions.<\/p>\n
After conciliation failed, as recorded on 12 November 2026, the Vaud Council of State considers a strike called by the FSF, SSP and SUD unions to be unlawful. In its view, their demands challenge the canton's financial policy and do not relate directly to employment relations, within the meaning of the Vaud State Personnel Act (Lpers).<\/p>\n
That same evening, the general assembly of public and semi-public sector staff voted for two days of action and strike, on 20 and 24 November<\/strong>. The government urges staff not to take part, but is not considering sanctions at this stage.<\/p>\nKey figures<\/h3>\n
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What it means for businesses<\/h3>\n
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Who says what<\/h3>\n
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What's next<\/h3>\n
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