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Police Call for Mandatory Reporting of Municipal Corruption in Sweden
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Police Call for Mandatory Reporting of Municipal Corruption in Sweden

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

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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
Västerås Ends Contract with Attendo Amid Fraud Investigation
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Västerås Ends Contract with Attendo Amid Fraud Investigation

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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
They worked 28 days too much per year.
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They worked 28 days too much per year.

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Reports of violence against LSS staff increase
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Reports of violence against LSS staff increase

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Reports of violence directed against staff working at LSS accommodations are skyrocketing, reports Kommunalarbetaren with reference to statistics from the Work Environment Authority.
The Teachers' Union Critical of Reopening Risbergska
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The Teachers' Union Critical of Reopening Risbergska

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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.
Proposal to introduce new measures against poor competition
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Proposal to introduce new measures against poor competition

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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)
Richard Herrey quits as head of cultural center
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Richard Herrey quits as head of cultural center

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Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease
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Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease

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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
Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB
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Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB

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The Bus Company Nobina Lays Off 750 Employees
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The Bus Company Nobina Lays Off 750 Employees

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Risbergska opens next week – in other premises
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Risbergska opens next week – in other premises

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Next week, Campus Risbergska in Örebro will reopen. However, the teaching will take place in other premises, reports Svenska Dagbladet
Confidentiality Agreement for Those Who Restore Risbergska
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Confidentiality Agreement for Those Who Restore Risbergska

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

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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 School Shooting in Örebro - This is what we know
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The School Shooting in Örebro - This is what we know

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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
Crisis Intervention: The Schools Inspectorate Takes Over School
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Crisis Intervention: The Schools Inspectorate Takes Over School

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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
Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries
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Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries

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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
The Government Calls for Crisis Meeting on School
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The Government Calls for Crisis Meeting on School

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Trump: Immigrants can be arrested in schools and churches
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Trump: Immigrants can be arrested in schools and churches

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Federal migration authorities will be allowed to apprehend people in churches, schools, and hospitals, announces the new US administration. Some families are now wondering if it is safe to send their children to school, report American media
Municipality Abandons Individual Wage Setting
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Municipality Abandons Individual Wage Setting

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Individual salary setting is not working well. Now LO-union Kommunal wants to move towards more collective solutions
These are the municipalities that raise taxes next year
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These are the municipalities that raise taxes next year

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Three rural municipalities plus Stockholm will increase the municipal tax next year. The difference between the highest and lowest municipal tax burden is now over six kronor per hundred, according to new figures from SCB
Municipal Harbor Rents Out to Tesla – Union Anger
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Municipal Harbor Rents Out to Tesla – Union Anger

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Trelleborg's harbor has in November expanded its rental agreement with electric car giant Tesla, despite the harbor blockade. It provokes the union's anger
The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"
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The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"

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Thousands of children with, among other things, abuse and gang problems are forced to wait for months every year for already approved support measures. Very serious, says the Minister for Social Affairs – who places the main responsibility on the municipalities
Work affects pension less and less
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Work affects pension less and less

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The difference in pension between those who have worked their whole lives and those who have not worked at all has clearly decreased in recent years, according to calculations from Skandia. The point is that you should see a difference in your pension envelope, says pension economist Mattias Munter
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