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More unemployed - uncertain when it turns

More unemployed - uncertain when it turns

Tue 12 Nov 2024 06:00 CET

Unemployment in Sweden has been rising for over a year and continues to increase, according to new figures from the Employment Service. We are not seeing any major increases ahead of us, but it is still going in the wrong direction, says Eva Samakovlis, chief analyst at the Employment Service

Tough job market - layoffs increase further

Tough job market - layoffs increase further

Tue 15 Oct 2024 06:00 CEST

Warnings of layoffs are becoming increasingly frequent. In September, the figure reached 7,600, a thousand more than last year, according to new figures from the Employment Service

The Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses

The Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses

Mon 14 Oct 2024 10:07 CEST

The battery manufacturer Northvolt's crisis affects subcontractors. Over the weekend, Stena Recycling in Skellefteå laid off around 60 people

The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

Thu 26 Sept 2024 05:59 CEST

IF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union

Highest warning level in August since 2012

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Highest warning level in August since 2012

Thu 12 Sept 2024 06:00 CEST

The unemployment rate remains at historically high levels and unemployment is rising to its highest level since the beginning of 2022. The labor market situation is deteriorating further, according to monthly statistics from the Employment Service