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Unionen wants wage increases similar to previous years and shorter working hours again
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Unionen wants wage increases similar to previous years and shorter working hours again

Approximately the same wage increases as in previous years and shorter working hours. These are the demands of the salaried employees' union Unionen ahead of this winter's major wage round
Strike notice against Candy Crush maker King withdrawn after collective agreement signed
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Strike notice against Candy Crush maker King withdrawn after collective agreement signed

The strike notice against the gaming company King, which is behind Candy Crush Saga, has been withdrawn. The company has signed a collective agreement with Unionen and the Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers, the unions announced
Employers want to end reduced working hours in Swedish wage talks, union says it surprises them
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Employers want to end reduced working hours in Swedish wage talks, union says it surprises them

Swedish industry is coming under increasing pressure from China. Therefore, the rate of wage increases must slow down in this winter’s major round of wage negotiations, according to employers
Strike notice against gaming company King expanded as more unions join action
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Strike notice against gaming company King expanded as more unions join action

More unions join the strike notice against gaming company King.
Unions threaten strike against Candy Crush maker King over collective agreement row
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Unions threaten strike against Candy Crush maker King over collective agreement row

Several unions are threatening strike action against King, the gaming company behind Candy Crush Saga. The reason is that the company does not want to sign a collective bargaining agreement
What employers can require when you apply for a job
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What employers can require when you apply for a job

Background checks and drug tests - what can an employer actually demand when you apply for a job?
Electricity grid builder Linjemontage plans Stockholm listing at SEK 2.3 billion valuation
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Electricity grid builder Linjemontage plans Stockholm listing at SEK 2.3 billion valuation

The Indian-owned company Linjemontage is applying to list on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The electricity grid builder is valued at SEK 2
SVT Strike Averted as Union Reaches New Agreement
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SVT Strike Averted as Union Reaches New Agreement

The notice of strike at SVT is withdrawn. Through mediation, the Union and SJF have reached an agreement with Medieföretagen within Almega on a new agreement
SVT Strike Averted as Union Reaches New Agreement
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SVT Strike Averted as Union Reaches New Agreement

The notice of strike at SVT is withdrawn. Through mediation, the Union and SJF have reached an agreement with Medieföretagen within Almega on a new agreement
Civil Servant Strike Averted as New Agreements Reached
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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
The Journalists' Union and the Union issue strike notice at SVT
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The Journalists' Union and the Union issue strike notice at SVT

The Journalists' Union and the Union are issuing a warning of a strike at SVT in Stockholm. Surprising and reckless, says Maria Möller, Director of the Media Companies' Association
Mediators Appointed to Resolve Union Dispute Over Work Hours
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Mediators Appointed to Resolve Union Dispute Over Work Hours

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work
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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's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027
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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
Weekend Push for New Industrial Agreement as Deadline Looms
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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
Union Rejection Puts Swedish Industrial Wage Talks at Risk
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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
The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks
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The Hope of Multiple Interest Rate Cuts Shrinks

The basic tip is that the Central Bank lowers the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to 2
Trade Unions Look Positively on the New Year
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Trade Unions Look Positively on the New Year

The local trade unions see a brighter economy ahead of 2025. But the picture is mixed
Shorter working hours are becoming a strike issue
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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
No Wage Guarantee in American Process
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No Wage Guarantee in American Process

Northvolt has applied for reconstruction in the USA. But in an American process, the Union's members will not be able to take part in the Swedish wage guarantee, according to the newspaper Kollega
The Union Steps Up the Tesla Strike
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The Union Steps Up the Tesla Strike

Industry Unions' Demands: 4.2 Percent Wage Increase
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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 Demand Higher Real Wages
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Industry Unions Demand Higher Real Wages

Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt
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Over 800 metalworkers laid off from Northvolt

840 people are laid off from Northvolt's battery factory in Skellefteå. This is clear since the negotiations with IF Metall are now complete
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