Migros Increases Wage Total and Thanks Employees with Gift Card

Migros has always stood for a fair, responsible, and sustainable wage policy. In close and constructive collaboration with its social partners, the Migros Group's National Commission (LAKO), the Swiss Commercial Association, and the Swiss Butchers' Personnel Association, it has decided on a wage increase ranging from 0.3% to 0.4%. Constructive and cooperative discussions have led to a fair and forward-looking consensus.

Social Responsibility of Migros

Simone Sofia, President of LAKO: "The wage adjustment demonstrates that we prioritize the needs of our employees during challenging times for Migros while also considering economic realities." Andrea Krapf, Head of the HRM and Engagement Department of Migros Group and a member of the MGB Executive Board, adds: "Migros stands for fairness and appreciation – this is evident not only in this year's wage adjustment but also in the positive real wage development of recent years. Additionally, Migros offers above-average social benefits."

Migros offers one of the best pension plans in Switzerland with above-average interest on pension savings (currently 7.5%), generous family benefits such as four weeks of paternity leave, child allowances exceeding legal requirements, and flexible working models that promote work-life balance. Moreover, there are diverse training opportunities, attractive employee offers, loyalty bonuses, additional Cumulus points, and comprehensive health and preventive services.

A Strong Signal in Challenging Times

The wage increase of 0.3% to 0.4% is significantly above the expected inflation of 0.2% for 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year where Migros Group employees benefit from a real wage increase, thus strengthening their purchasing power, which is especially valuable in times of rising living costs. Thus, Migros sends a clear signal of appreciation and reliability to its employees.

Implementation at Regional Level

Within the nationally agreed wage range, specific wage increases will now be determined jointly in the individual companies with the respective local personnel commissions (PEKO). The focus is on recognizing individual performances. These adjustments apply to all companies subject to the National Collective Agreement (L-GAV).

A Special Thanks in the Jubilee Year

In 2025, Migros celebrates its 100th anniversary, a significant milestone celebrated together with customers, partners, the entire Swiss community, and especially with its employees.

To conclude this jubilee year, Migros thanks all employees with a token of appreciation in the form of a Migros gift card. The card's value depends on the employment percentage. Employees with an employment rate of 50% or more receive a card worth 300 francs. In total, Migros allocates around 20 million francs for this and says "merci" for the tremendous effort employees contribute to Migros every day.

Our Social Partners

National Commission Migros Group

The National Commission (LAKO) is the umbrella organization of all personnel commissions (PEKO) of the companies within the Migros Group. It acts as an intercompany social partner. It represents the common interests of all PEKOs and advocates for overarching concerns that cannot be resolved by individual commissions. Among other things, it is responsible for collective bargaining and annual wage negotiations at the intercompany level and is involved in education and training in labor law and social partnership participation.

Swiss Commercial Association

The Swiss Commercial Association is the center of competence for education and career in the commercial-economic environment and retail trade. It supports and informs its members and customers on questions regarding their professional careers. Additionally, it represents employees from the banking and insurance sectors, retail trade, business, industry, aviation and personnel leasing in around 40 collective agreements and advocates for strengthening their labor market capabilities. Through its schools – business education and training schools, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ), the Swiss Institute for Business Administration (SIB) – the Swiss Commercial Association offers practical education and training opportunities. As a sponsor or co-sponsor of various professional and specialist examinations, it actively shapes the Swiss education system.

Swiss Butchers' Personnel Association

Under the name "Swiss Butchers' Personnel Association," one of the most traditional and future-oriented professional personnel associations has existed since 1899. The MPV represents professionals and employees proudly applying their knowledge and skills at all levels in the Swiss meat industry. Additionally, the MPV also represents the professional interests of employees in the Swiss convenience sector. The MPV aims to continuously promote the working conditions and career advancement of employees in the meat and convenience industries, offering financial support to MPV members as well.

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