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MI ahead of the wage movement: Strengthened competitiveness

The wage increase rate in Sweden is around four percent per year. It is higher than the agreed wage increases, the industry's benchmark, at 3.

MI ahead of the wage movement: Strengthened competitiveness

More super-rich explain increased income gap

The income differences between men and women are increasing, shows a new analysis by the Mediation Institute. In 2022, the average income difference was 23.

More super-rich explain increased income gap

Wages increased at a slower rate in May

The Swedish salaries increased by 3. 8 per cent in May compared to the same month last year, according to fresh figures from the Mediation Institute.

Wages increased at a slower rate in May

Real wages are rising – up 1.9 percent in April

Salary increases were higher than inflation in April, which means that the so-called real wages are rising, according to the Mediation Institute's calculations. .

Real wages are rising – up 1.9 percent in April

Four out of ten work from home

Remote working has increased significantly since the pandemic began – and continues to remain at high levels. It is now more than three times as common for the majority of work to be done from home than in the years before the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an analysis by the Mediation Institute, as referenced by the trade union newspaper [Publikt](https://www.

Four out of ten work from home

Wage gap between the sexes has stopped decreasing

The previously trend-wise decreasing gap in wage differences between the sexes has stalled. It is worrying, says Lena Granqvist, social policy chief at the trade union Saco.

Wage gap between the sexes has stopped decreasing

Care conflict expands – more out on strike

Furthermore, 1,300 people, including midwives and nurses, are taking part in the extended healthcare strike. It's tough working in healthcare.

Care conflict expands – more out on strike

Fight about working hours can infect the contract movement

Nursing Federation's fight for shorter working hours can spread and become a contentious issue also in the upcoming collective bargaining round for industry. It's hard to completely avoid it, says Irene Wennemo, Director-General of the Mediation Institute, to TT.

Fight about working hours can infect the contract movement