Money for nothing? Swiss vote could usher in income for all In a global first, the Swiss are set to vote on a radical proposal to provide the entire population with an unconditional, basic income, or UBI, to fight poverty, inequality and provide "a dignified" existence to all, according to campaigners. But the idea is controversial and the Swiss government, parliament and nearly all the political parties have urged voters to reject the initiative. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES