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The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The Government estimates that they can invest 60 billion kronor in new reforms in the state budget for next year. Households can count on more money in their wallets.

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

Both LO and Svenskt Näringsliv are now putting pressure on Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to present an expansive autumn budget. It's time to climb out of the sandbox and get the workshop going again, says LO Chairman Johan Lindholm.

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

The most important issue for us

The question of reduced working hours is high on the agenda for several trade unions. It is the most important issue for the members right now, says the chairman of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals, Sineva Ribero.

The most important issue for us

More Civil Servants Laid Off

The number of civil servants being laid off continues to increase in the private sector. But most of them find a new job, according to statistics from TRR.

More Civil Servants Laid Off

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

The Government wants to halve air travel tax, but the proposal receives criticism. Scrap it altogether, thinks the business community.

Air travel tax cut sparks criticism from all sides

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

The weak krona has boosted Swedish export industry – something LO thinks the workers haven't got a share of. We cannot enter into a bargaining round relying on the krona continuing to weaken.

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

Provide CSN with more resources for retraining support

Many are seeking retraining study support, which is intended to enable adult education. But the CSN, which handles the applications, has too few resources and is slowing down the processing, writes representatives for Svenskt Näringsliv, LO and PTK in DN Debatt.

Provide CSN with more resources for retraining support