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Liseberg Faces Strike Threat Over Part-Time Overtime Pay Dispute

Municipal union threatens conflict for employees in Municipal's agreement area at the amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg from April 26. .

Liseberg Faces Strike Threat Over Part-Time Overtime Pay Dispute

Sweden Moves Toward Collective Wages with New Union Agreements

More than 700,000 Swedes have now received new salaries. For half a million municipal employees, a completely new salary agreement will also be negotiated.

Sweden Moves Toward Collective Wages with New Union Agreements

Russian Drone Strike Kills 16 in Zelensky's Hometown Kryvyi Rih

A Russian robot attack has on Friday killed at least 16 people and injured tens in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih, reports the local governor. From several parts of Ukraine come reports of Russian attacks on cities.

Russian Drone Strike Kills 16 in Zelensky's Hometown Kryvyi Rih

Skåne Manager Faces Charges for Embezzling Millions from Municipalities

A municipal manager in Skåne is suspected of having embezzled 5. 5 million kronor from several municipalities and is now being prosecuted for multiple crimes, reports [SVT News Helsingborg](https://www.

Skåne Manager Faces Charges for Embezzling Millions from Municipalities

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.

Social Democrats Push to End Sick Pay Deduction in Sweden

Swedish Court Rules Municipal Russia Boycotts Unlawful

Municipalities may not engage in foreign policy. Therefore, they cannot boycott goods or services from companies with operations in Russia, the Administrative Court of Appeal has ruled.

Swedish Court Rules Municipal Russia Boycotts Unlawful

Police Call for Mandatory Reporting of Municipal Corruption in Sweden

The Police's National Anti-Corruption Unit wants it to be mandatory to report suspected corruption in municipalities and regions – just like it is in state-run activities. It is unreasonable that the view on corruption rules differs within the public sector, according to Natali Engstam Phalén, specialist at the authority.

Police Call for Mandatory Reporting of Municipal Corruption in Sweden

Musk's Political Moves Boost Support for Tesla Strike in Sweden

Elon Musk's entry into politics is bad news for Tesla: sales are declining and the stock price is falling. Even the striking metalworkers in Sweden notice the difference.

Musk's Political Moves Boost Support for Tesla Strike in Sweden

Västerås Ends Contract with Attendo Amid Fraud Investigation

After suspicions of gross fraud and systematic cheating, Västerås city has had enough and terminates the agreement with the care company Attendo. Now, 500 people lose their jobs and nearly 1,000 users lose their home care.

Västerås Ends Contract with Attendo Amid Fraud Investigation

They worked 28 days too much per year.

Employees at the swimming pool in Karlskoga worked 28 days too much per year. Their incorrect schedule was discovered when Kaj Jensen, chief safety representative for Kommunal in Karlskoga, reviewed the employees' working hours and salaries in another case, writes [Kommunalarbetaren.

They worked 28 days too much per year.

Reports of violence against LSS staff increase

Reports of violence directed against staff working at LSS accommodations are skyrocketing, reports Kommunalarbetaren with reference to statistics from the Work Environment Authority. .

Reports of violence against LSS staff increase

The Teachers' Union Critical of Reopening Risbergska

Sweden's teachers are critical of the municipality's announcement that Risbergska school in Örebro will open for the autumn term – without first having discussed it with the trade union, reports Nerikes Allehanda. .

The Teachers' Union Critical of Reopening Risbergska

Proposal to introduce new measures against poor competition

An inquiry presents three proposals to create better competition in Sweden – which, among other things, can be used to strengthen competition in the food sector. We look forward to reviewing this and thoroughly preparing it, says Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation Ebba Busch (KD).

Proposal to introduce new measures against poor competition

Richard Herrey quits as head of cultural center

Richard Herrey is leaving his position as CEO of the municipal company Aurora, which operates the cultural center in Kiruna, reports [NSD](https://www. nsd.

Richard Herrey quits as head of cultural center

Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease

The number of new cases of heart disease is expected to increase drastically over the next 50 years. Better eating habits are pointed out as the single most effective measure to reverse the trend, according to a new report.

Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease

Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB

The Liberals' member of parliament and member of the defense committee, Anna Starbrink, has been appointed by the government as the new director-general of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). Starbrink will take office on February 24.

Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB

The Bus Company Nobina Lays Off 750 Employees

The bus company Nobina is giving notice to 750 employees in Stockholm, according to a [press release](https://www. kommunal.

The Bus Company Nobina Lays Off 750 Employees

Risbergska opens next week – in other premises

Next week, Campus Risbergska in Örebro will reopen. However, the teaching will take place in other premises, reports Svenska Dagbladet.

Risbergska opens next week – in other premises

Confidentiality Agreement for Those Who Restore Risbergska

The Risbergska Campus in Örebro is still cordoned off after last week's mass murder. When the restoration of the premises eventually begins, those who work in the premises will be bound by confidentiality agreements.

Confidentiality Agreement for Those Who Restore Risbergska

The Risbergska had a locking system – that wasn't used

The mass murderer in Örebro could unhindered enter Campus Risbergska before he started shooting. There is an access control system at the school – which is not used, reports P4 Örebro.

The Risbergska had a locking system – that wasn't used

The School Shooting in Örebro - This is what we know

A man opened fire and killed at least ten people at Campus Risbergska. This is what is known so far about the worst mass shooting in Swedish history.

The School Shooting in Örebro - This is what we know

Crisis Intervention: The Schools Inspectorate Takes Over School

The School Inspectorate takes an unusually sharp decision regarding a municipal school. Sjöpark School in Gällivare is deemed to have such serious deficiencies that the School Inspectorate lets its advisors take over and steer the work.

Crisis Intervention: The Schools Inspectorate Takes Over School

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.

Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries

The Government Calls for Crisis Meeting on School

The number of reports of threats and violence in school has increased by 150 percent over the last ten years. Now, Education Minister Lotta Edholm (The Liberals) is calling on authorities, trade unions, and employer organizations to a crisis meeting on safety in school.

The Government Calls for Crisis Meeting on School