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Trade unions exposed to cyberattack

The personal data of nearly 40,000 individuals has been leaked from the GS union in a cyberattack, the union announced in a press release.

AI May Replace 300,000 Swedish Jobs in the Next Decade

Around 300,000 civil service jobs can disappear in the next ten years when AI takes over, according to studies. It may become fewer jobs, but I think primarily that it will be other jobs, says Victoria Kirchhoff, the trade union Unionen's initiator of the newly established Labour Market's AI Council which has had its first meeting.

Over One Million Protest Macron's Budget Cuts Across France

Over a million demonstrators gathered for government protests across France, according to union organizers. Police used tear gas to disperse demonstrators in the extensive protests against, among other things, President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for budget cuts.

Ford Germany Faces Strike as Workers Protest Job Cuts

On Wednesday, thousands of employees at a Ford factory in Germany are expected to go on strike. The news comes after Ford announced comprehensive savings, reports AFP.

Trade Unions Postpone Israeli Blockade

Furious about the World Championship decision: "Modern slavery"

The Swedish Football Association will vote in favour of awarding the 2034 Men's World Championship to Saudi Arabia. A decision that the trade union Byggnads considers "below all criticism".

The Education That Pays Off the Most – and the Least

Obtaining a higher education degree means an economic gain for many – but not for all. Several educations are still not particularly profitable, shows a new report from the trade union Saco. It can become so that we have difficulty recruiting for these jobs, says chairman Göran Arrius.

Protest against new journal system: "Fiasco"

A healthcare center has paused the new journal system – and is writing by hand instead. At an X-ray department, a protective stop was introduced. The employees' protests against the system continue. It's still chaos, says doctor Wojciech Skup.

Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt

840 people are laid off from Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå. This is clear since the negotiations with IF Metall are now complete.

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

The negotiations on layoffs of officials at the crisis-stricken battery giant Northvolt are partially complete. Over 200 are forced to leave in Västerås and Stockholm. It's better than expected, says Teodor Mellström, chairman of the Akademikerföreningen at Northvolt.