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Unionen Strike Warning Puts Swedish Trade and Inspections at Risk
The Civil Servants' Union Unionen is issuing a strike warning to a free school consortium, some vehicle inspection centers, and the Stockholm School of Economics. .
Sweden's New Trade Deal Boosts Pay and Cuts Working Hours
Pay rises, shorter working hours and overtime compensation for part-time employees. This is what the new collective agreement entails, which the trade union Handels has negotiated with the employer organization Svensk Handel.
Social Democrats Push to End Sick Pay Deduction in Sweden
The Social Democrats want to completely abolish the sickness benefit deduction. It is completely unreasonable and unfair, says S leader Magdalena Andersson.
Sweden's Wage Gap: Why Part-Time Work Costs Women 5,400 Kronor Monthly
The gap is increasing between what part-time employed working women and full-time employees earn. On average, it differs by 5,400 kronor per month, according to an LO report.
Many bought shoes in January
The year started strong for the fashion trade and particularly well did the shoe sales, according to the Swedish Trade Style Index for January 2025. .
Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries
At least 1,300 kronor more per month and higher compensation for part-time employees who work more than what the contract states. The employers want to freeze the starting salaries.
Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line
Seven out of ten in retail trade work part-time. Three out of ten thus have such a low salary that they fall below the poverty line.
The entire LO is prepared to strike for part-time employees
A special focus on part-time employees, primarily in trade, is a new demand as LO coordinates in the wage movement. But one union, Seko, stands outside, in disappointment over shorter working hours not being included in the coordination.
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