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Social Democrats Push for Shorter Working Hours Through Negotiations
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Social Democrats Push for Shorter Working Hours Through Negotiations

The S-congress decides that working hours need to be shortened for everyone. First and foremost, the issue should be resolved through negotiations between the labour market parties
Unionen Strike Warning Puts Swedish Trade and Inspections at Risk
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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