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Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide
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Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide

Consent from union members may be required for part of their membership fee to be used for party contributions. But the proposal lacks support in the transparency committee
Trade Union Federation Urges Action on Unemployment and Labor Immigration
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Trade Union Federation Urges Action on Unemployment and Labor Immigration

The LO's chairman Johan Lindholm demands drastic measures against unemployment and that the government reintroduces need-tested labour immigration.
Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work
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Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
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
LO: Sweden one of the countries that work the most
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LO: Sweden one of the countries that work the most

Swedes work more than the countries that resemble our conditions, according to a new report from LO. We are completely clear about the fact that we should shorten working hours in Sweden
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
Expert: Without a rate cut, the government must step on the gas
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Expert: Without a rate cut, the government must step on the gas

Hopes of a lower interest rate in the spring seem to be dashed. It dampens the economic recovery and forces the need for a more expansionary fiscal policy from the government, experts believe
This is how much the CEOs earn – "It's mind-boggling"
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This is how much the CEOs earn – "It's mind-boggling"

The income differences between top executives in Swedish major companies and ordinary industrial workers are at their highest level since LO began its annual comparisons. One is dismayed by these figures, says LO's chairman Johan Lindholm
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
Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed
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Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future
New attempt to stop LO's support to S
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New attempt to stop LO's support to S

The Government is making a new attempt to cut off the Social Democrats' funding from trade union organizations. Now, new directives are coming to an investigation that is essentially complete and would soon have been presented
Kjell-Olof Feldt Dead – Became 93 Years Old
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Kjell-Olof Feldt Dead – Became 93 Years Old

Former Social Democratic Finance Minister Kjell-Olof Feldt is dead. He fell asleep on Wednesday, according to his son to TT
The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank
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The Verdict: Too Cautious by the Central Bank

Completely too cautious and a decision that can have major consequences for the Swedish economy. Economists are critical of the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate forecast for 2025
Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"
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Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"

Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) is not unexpectedly toning down the criticism of the proposals for financing new nuclear power. The costs for the state and electricity consumers are manageable, he thinks
Higher Salaries Boost Swedish Economy
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Higher Salaries Boost Swedish Economy

Households' increased purchasing power is giving a significant boost to the Swedish economy next year. Historically high real wages are paving the way for this, according to the LO economists' new forecast
Harsh criticism of how new nuclear power will be financed
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Harsh criticism of how new nuclear power will be financed

The Government's plans on how new nuclear power will be financed receive harsh criticism. The Energy Market Inspectorate rejects the proposal entirely
LO on Million Support to S: There is a Discontent
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LO on Million Support to S: There is a Discontent

The LO has opened up to withdraw the million kronor support to the Social Democrats during the autumn. But when a potential decision on the matter can become actual is unclear, says chairman Johan Lindholm
Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget
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Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

No exceptions – not even for nuclear power. This will be the main rule when Sweden switches from surplus targets to balance targets in the state budget in three years, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
The Union Sues Irish Construction Company
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The Union Sues Irish Construction Company

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
Magdalena Andersson dismisses internal criticism: "A minority"
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Magdalena Andersson dismisses internal criticism: "A minority"

A victory day for The Social Democrats, thinks party leader Magdalena Andersson about Thursday's broad agreement on a balance target in the state's finances. The internal criticism within the party only constitutes a small minority, according to her
The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target
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The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target

The agreement on the abolished surplus target in the state's finances is met with criticism from trade union quarters. The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) wants to see a larger scope for government borrowing – and the Building Workers' Youth Union is directing demands for resignation towards the Social Democrats
LO Opens Up to Abolishing Support for The Social Democrats
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LO Opens Up to Abolishing Support for The Social Democrats

PRO on the budget: "It's appalling"
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PRO on the budget: "It's appalling"

The country's largest pensioner organization gives a thumbs down to the government's budget. Pensioners who earn little and get almost nothing more in their pocket
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