The LO unions are increasing the pressure on the Left Party (V) to drop its demand for ministerial posts. “Negotiate hard on policy instead,” they write on Aftonbladet’s opinion page.
Swedish politicsThe Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, LO and PTK have reached an agreement on occupational pensions, insurance and restructuring for more than two million private-sector workers and salaried employees.
BusinessReal wage increases and a focus on the lowest-paid workers are among LO’s announcements ahead of the upcoming wage negotiations. However, two unions have reserved their positions on Wednesday’s decision. The issue of shorter working hours is divisive.
BusinessThe meeting between the red-green parties was described as constructive. But there are still no signs of a breakthrough in the deadlocked government talks. Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist says Magdalena Andersson will take the next step.
Swedish politicsThe Swedish economy is recovering, but the labor market remains sluggish, LO economists say in their latest forecast.
BusinessThe meeting the Center Party has invited the other red-green parties to on Friday will be held on Lidingö, just outside Stockholm. The aim is to develop a shared understanding of the situation. However, no joint appearances are planned.
Swedish politicsSocial Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has spoken with all the red-green party leaders. But the parties’ red lines remain. No one has crossed them, she says.
Swedish politicsThe trade unions LO and PTK are threatening to strike to secure a better occupational pension agreement, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
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