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Furious at the elevator ruling, Swedish Construction Federation calls Solna District Court verdict a scandal

Five people died in 2023 when an elevator collapsed in Sundbyberg, in what has been called the worst workplace accident in modern times. On Wednesday, Solna District Court acquitted all those charged in connection with the accident. “Five people died but no one is responsible? It is nothing short of a scandal,” said Kim Söderström, chairman of the Swedish Construction Federation, in a press release.

Fewer LO unions donate to the Social Democrats this year

The financial connection between the Social Democrats and the unions is weakening. Only two of LO's 13 unions are donating to the Social Democrats this year, writes Arbetet.

LO says no increased wage demands if prices rise

Even if prices skyrocket, the unions will not demand extra compensation. With this statement, LO's chief economist Torbjörn Hållö hopes to persuade the Swedish Central Bank to ease up on future interest-rate increases. He says the risk of a wage-price spiral in Sweden is close to zero.

LO demands shorter working hours for everyone

LO 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.

CEO pay gap hits record level in 2024, LO leader says it smells bad

In recent years of crisis, ordinary wage earners have lost purchasing power, but not top executives. The gaps have increased sharply and reached a new record level in 2024. This creates contempt for the establishment and for politicians, says LO leader Johan Lindholm.

Social Democrats Propose Increased Child Allowance and End to Qualifying Day

The S leader Magdalena Andersson proposes an increase in both child and study allowances, an increased housing allowance for families with children and the abolition of the deduction day. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) criticizes the proposals and warns that they would result in lower growth and increased sickness absence rates.

Heavy economists want a double cut

Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0.25 percentage points, at the year's final interest rate decision.

The Trade Union Gives Thumbs Up to Norwegian Tourist Tax