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.
Sweden
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.
Swedish politics
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). One measure to support companies may be short-term work – similar to what existed during the pandemic.
Business
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
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. There is no doubt about that, says LO's chairman Johan Lindholm.
Business
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. The union is pushing for it to become more expensive to hire on shorter terms.
Business
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.
Business
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.
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