…
World
Swiss: ground staff moves to 40-hour week under new collective agreement from 2027
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
Swiss and its unions have concluded a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for ground staff, effective January 1, 2027 for five years. The working week is reduced from 42 to 40 hours. A premium of CHF 7.50 per hour is introduced for Saturday work, and compensation for Sundays, public holidays, and night shifts increases by 20% from 2028 onwards. The SEV-GATA ground staff union approved the agreement with 62.1% in favor and a participation rate of 78.1%.
- Working week reduces from 42 to 40 hours starting January 1, 2027
- New Saturday work premium of CHF 7.50 per hour introduced
- +20% increase on Sunday, holiday, and night shift pay from 2028
- Union SEV-GATA approves agreement at 62.1% with 78.1% participation
- Negotiations complicated by Lufthansa's strict cost-cutting requirements
What we know
Swiss and its unions have reached a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA)—a framework agreement setting employment conditions—for ground staff. It takes effect on January 1, 2027 for a five-year period, according to Le Temps.
The main change concerns working hours: weekly working time is reduced from 42 hours to 40 hours.
A premium of CHF 7.50 per hour is introduced for Saturday work. Compensation for Sundays, public holidays, and night shifts will increase by 20% from 2028 onwards.
In technical roles, compensation days are abolished and salary ranges are increased by CHF 200.
Before CBA42
From 202740
Agreement approved with 62.1% support
The SEV-GATA ground staff union submitted the CBA to its members via electronic vote. The agreement received 62.1% votes in favor, with a participation rate of 78.1%.
Timeline of negotiations
- January 2026Negotiations begin between Swiss and unions.
- June 2026Ground staff submit a petition signed by 600 people demanding priority for improved working conditions.
- New CBA takes effect for five years.
Topics
Related articles
Latest articles
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to react.