1924 Swiss employment protection referendum
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A referendum on employment protection was held in Switzerland on 17 February 1924.[1] Voters were asked whether they approved of an amendment to the federal employment protection law.[1] The proposal was rejected by 57.6% of voters.[1]
Background[]
The referendum was an optional referendum,[1] which only a majority of the vote, as opposed to the mandatory referendums, which required a double majority; a majority of the popular vote and majority of the cantons.[2]
Results[]
Choice | Votes | % |
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For | 320,668 | 42.4 |
Against | 436,180 | 57.6 |
Blank votes | 7,676 | – |
Invalid votes | 1,981 | – |
Total | 766,505 | 100 |
Registered voters/turnout | 995,663 | 77.0 |
Source: Nohlen & Stöver |
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