Employers say the pace of wage increases must slow. The unions say no, and today will present their joint demand ahead of the upcoming collective bargaining round.
BusinessSwedish industry is coming under increasing pressure from China. Therefore, the rate of wage increases must slow down in this winter’s major round of wage negotiations, according to employers. And reduced working hours “has come to the end of the road” - a statement that surprises the union.
BusinessThe government's list of exemptions from the stricter requirements for labor immigration is significantly shorter than the Migration Board's more generous proposal. 27 professions are exempt from the wage floor of SEK 33,390, compared with the Migration Board's 81.
BusinessFrom June 1, a minimum monthly salary of SEK 33,390 will apply to labor immigrants. The government is to draw up an exemption list. "How can you not have a list ready when there are only a few weeks left?" says a highly critical industry representative.
BusinessLO wants to negotiate with the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise about shorter working hours for all workers, regardless of whether they work in healthcare, restaurants, or industry. But employers are giving a resounding no.
BusinessThere are signs of a recovery in the recession, according to a business report from Teknikföretagen and Industriarbetsgivarna. ”The development is fragile”, warns Kerstin Hallsten, chief economist at Industriarbetsgivarna.
BusinessDespite the government and SD having backed down somewhat on the wage requirement for labor immigrants, several employer organizations believe that the requirement is too high.
BusinessThe forestry and steel industry has been struggling for a longer period with declining production. Now signs of a turnaround are visible, according to the industry.
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