Real wage increases and a focus on the lowest-paid workers are among LO’s announcements ahead of the upcoming wage negotiations. However, two unions have reserved their positions on Wednesday’s decision. The issue of shorter working hours is divisive.
BusinessMore and more members of the Kommunal union are receiving lower unemployment benefits.
BusinessThe Sweden Democrats are going to the polls to legislate for a national minimum staffing level in elderly care.
SwedenThe Left Party promises to halve the "tax injustice" between rural municipalities and wealthy commuter municipalities near big cities during the next term.
SwedenThe new collective agreement also requires part-time healthcare workers to receive overtime compensation. However, several employers have found ways to circumvent the rules.
BusinessThe Left Party wants reform to make rental apartments more affordable. Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar would also like to see a left-winger as housing minister after the election. "I have extensive experience in housing policy at both municipal and state levels," she says.
Swedish politicsSD wants more Swedish farmers. More people should be able to train to become farmers, the rollout of new residential areas on farmland around cities should be stopped, and the state should provide credit guarantees to help younger people take over from older farmers.
SwedenThe Riksdag has decided that the principle of openness shall also apply to independent schools.
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