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Northvolt Engineers Secure New Jobs Amid Production Halt

Northvolt is stopping production entirely on June 30. A bleak but expected message, according to the Swedish Association of Engineers – whose members to a high extent seem to have gotten new jobs.

Northvolt Engineers Secure New Jobs Amid Production Halt

Civil Servant Strike Averted as New Agreements Reached

The innovation companies and education companies within Almega have signed new collective agreements with Unionen and Sweden's Engineers. A threatened strike, which would have broken out next week, is thus cancelled.

Civil Servant Strike Averted as New Agreements Reached

Mediators Appointed to Resolve Union Dispute Over Work Hours

On Wednesday, the Union and the Swedish Engineers issued a strike notice against, among others, Academedia Support and the Stockholm School of Economics. Now, the Mediation Institute has appointed Anna Falck, Anders Ferbe, and Göran Gräslund as mediators, writes the institute in a [press release](https://www.

Mediators Appointed to Resolve Union Dispute Over Work Hours

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

Unionen Strike Warning Puts Swedish Trade and Inspections at Risk

The Civil Servants' Union Unionen is issuing a strike warning to a free school consortium, some vehicle inspection centers, and the Stockholm School of Economics. .

Unionen Strike Warning Puts Swedish Trade and Inspections at Risk

Sweden's IT Sector Sees Reduced Work Hours and Pay Raise

Approximately 6,000 engineers and many other occupational groups within the IT sector receive a reduction in working hours equivalent to one day per year. .

Sweden's IT Sector Sees Reduced Work Hours and Pay Raise

Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

Trade unions and employers have agreed on a new two-year industrial agreement – which will be guiding for the entire labour market. We didn't reach as high as we wanted, but it became an acceptable level, says Ulrika Lindstrand, union president at Sweden's Engineers.

Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

Sweden's Wage Talks Reach Critical Stage as Deadline Looms

The moment of truth is approaching for what will determine your salary for the coming years. Before midnight, the parties need to agree on a new industrial agreement.

Sweden's Wage Talks Reach Critical Stage as Deadline Looms

Weekend Push for New Industrial Agreement as Deadline Looms

The industry's parties have not yet agreed on a new industrial agreement. Negotiations are ongoing over the weekend to reach an agreement before the current agreement expires on Monday.

Weekend Push for New Industrial Agreement as Deadline Looms

Union Rejection Puts Swedish Industrial Wage Talks at Risk

The impartial mediators have submitted their first bid to the industry's parties. The bid has been accepted by the employer side.

Union Rejection Puts Swedish Industrial Wage Talks at Risk

Thousands of jobs threatened by Northvolt's bankruptcy

Thousands of employees are affected by Northvolt's bankruptcy, Sweden's largest in modern times. I am very sad.

Thousands of jobs threatened by Northvolt's bankruptcy

After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

The threat of redundancy has been hanging over the thousands of Northvolt employees for a longer period. Several risk becoming unemployed – and in many cases having to leave Sweden.

After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

Thousands of jobs threatened by Northvolt's bankruptcy

Thousands of employees are affected by Northvolt's bankruptcy, Sweden's largest in modern times. I am very sad.

Thousands of jobs threatened by Northvolt's bankruptcy

The Government's Goal: More Students Proficient in Math

Sweden is to become sharper in natural sciences and technology, and therefore the government is raising the bar. One of the goals is that at least 15 percent of elementary school students should be high-achieving in mathematics.

The Government's Goal: More Students Proficient in Math

Ericsson's CEO: This is why we are donating money to Trump

Ericsson donated several million kronor to Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. CEO Börje Ekholm states that the world looks somewhat different than it did a few years ago.

Ericsson's CEO: This is why we are donating money to Trump

Shorter working hours are becoming a strike issue

The employers want to scrap the agreements with the industrial unions on shorter working hours. Threatening legislation is the reason.

Shorter working hours are becoming a strike issue

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

The Industrial Unions are demanding 4. 2 percent in wage increases in a one-year agreement.

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase

Managers want to cut remote work

Many engineers have been urged by their employers to work more at the office and less remotely. But there is a lack of space at workplaces to accommodate all staff.

Managers want to cut remote work

Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off

It is now clear that 338 officials and engineers will be leaving Northvolt in Skellefteå, according to union agreements with the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer. This comes on top of those who were previously forced to leave the company in Västerås and Stockholm.

Clear in Skellefteå: 338 officials to be laid off

Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down

Crisis-stricken Northvolt, which is to pay over a quarter of a billion kronor to the Tax Agency on Monday, is in acute need of more money from owners and lenders. A crucial piece of the puzzle to get it in place is the reduction of 1,600 employees, which is expected to be completed this week.

Foreign Staff in a Tight Spot as Northvolt Cuts Down

After the verdict – Spotify relocates services abroad

Spotify announces that it is moving services abroad, following a court ruling that denies the company the right to have nighttime preparedness in Sweden. But the union is scoffing at the streaming giant's complaints.

After the verdict – Spotify relocates services abroad

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås

The negotiations on layoffs of officials at the crisis-stricken battery giant Northvolt are partially complete. Over 200 are forced to leave in Västerås and Stockholm.

200 to Leave Northvolt in Stockholm and Västerås