Vaud Public Sector Strikes: 2.5 Million Francs Deducted from Employee Salaries

The Vaud cantonal government has finally shed light on the financial repercussions of the public sector strikes that swept through the canton in late 2025. For the first time, official figures reveal that nearly 2.53 million Swiss francs were deducted from the salaries of state employees and those at the Lausanne University Hospital Center (CHUV) due to their participation in the mobilization days.

This detailed breakdown, provided in response to an inquiry by Liberal Party (PLR) deputy Loïc Saugy, confirms that the law was indeed applied. The deductions, amounting to precisely 2,529,711 francs, were primarily levied against the Vaud Cantonal Administration (ACV), which accounted for 2,429,819 francs. The CHUV saw additional deductions of 99,892 francs. These figures align with Article 133 of the staff regulations, which generally mandates that salaries are not paid for days of strike action.

Deputy Saugy expressed satisfaction with the government's response, noting that it brought necessary transparency and confirmed the effective application of salary deductions, which he deemed essential. While the strikes aimed to exert political pressure, their financial cost to the employees is now clearly quantified. This move by the government provides a concrete measure of the tangible impact of the labor actions on the public servants involved, offering a clear, albeit costly, picture of the consequences of their mobilization.

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This report addresses the points raised and has the merit of providing figures and transparency. It confirms that the law was applied with effective salary deductions, which was essential.