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General Strike in Israel after Hostage Killed

General strike declared in Israel by the trade union umbrella organization Histadrut after six people held hostage by Hamas were found dead in Gaza. Several municipalities are also shutting down to allow employees to join the massive protests being organized in the country.

General Strike in Israel after Hostage Killed

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

A welcome budget message that is applauded from several directions. Now the big question is what the money will be spent on.

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The Government estimates that they can invest 60 billion kronor in new reforms in the state budget for next year. Households can count on more money in their wallets.

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

Both LO and Svenskt Näringsliv are now putting pressure on Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to present an expansive autumn budget. It's time to climb out of the sandbox and get the workshop going again, says LO Chairman Johan Lindholm.

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

The most important issue for us

The question of reduced working hours is high on the agenda for several trade unions. It is the most important issue for the members right now, says the chairman of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals, Sineva Ribero.

The most important issue for us

Would Have Become LO Boss – Now Leaving All Assignments

Hotel and Restaurant Workers' Union's national chairman Malin Ackholt and vice chairman Pim van Dorpel are leaving their positions. .

Would Have Become LO Boss – Now Leaving All Assignments

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

The weak krona has boosted Swedish export industry – something LO thinks the workers haven't got a share of. We cannot enter into a bargaining round relying on the krona continuing to weaken.

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

LO seeks revenge - "there is a larger wage space"

Companies compensated themselves with higher prices. They did not do so with wages.

LO seeks revenge - "there is a larger wage space"

Provide CSN with more resources for retraining support

Many are seeking retraining study support, which is intended to enable adult education. But the CSN, which handles the applications, has too few resources and is slowing down the processing, writes representatives for Svenskt Näringsliv, LO and PTK in DN Debatt.

Provide CSN with more resources for retraining support