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Geneva\u2019s retail sector has had no extended collective labour agreement (CLA) since the unions terminated the previous one in 2017. The dispute centred on Sunday shop opening. In September 2025, the Federal Supreme Court struck down the article of Geneva\u2019s shop opening hours law (LHOM) that linked two Sunday openings to an extended CLA. On 14 June 2026, voters approved opening shops on two additional Sundays a year.<\/p>\n
The social partners in Geneva\u2019s retail sector have resumed dialogue and say they are ready to negotiate a cantonal CLA, according to L\u2019\u00c9v\u00e9nement syndical of 12 November 2026. A first meeting is scheduled for January 2027<\/strong>, with a target of one year.<\/p>\n The Unia union and the Interprofessional Workers\u2019 Union (SIT) will take part in the process. The list of demands has not yet been set. Discussions are already under way on the span of working days and on weekends.<\/p>\n Le Courrier sees a possible thaw in relations between staff and employers from 2027. A CLA would only become binding on the whole sector after an extension by the authorities.<\/p>\nWhat it means for businesses<\/h3>\n
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