Erik Helgeson

Trade union leader loses job according to new ruling

The vice chairman of the Port Workers' Union, Erik Helgeson, will lose his employment at the Port of Gothenburg according to a ruling by the Labour Court (AD).

Swedish Dockworkers' Union and Employers Reach Agreement Ending Dispute

A long and bitter dispute between the Swedish Dockworkers' Union and the employers is over. A new collective agreement is signed after a membership vote within the union.

Harbor Strikes Continue Through Weekend Awaiting Monday Verdict

Industrial Action Halted as Swedish Transport Workers Reach Agreement

The Swedish Transport Workers' Federation (Transport) and the Swedish Ports are in agreement on a new collective agreement, the parties report. At the same time, the negotiations with the Port Workers' Union have been paused. Now there will be a strike, says the Port Workers' Union's Vice Chairman Erik Helgeson.

Dockworkers and Transport Unions Warn of May 21 Strike in Swedish Ports

The Dockworkers' Union wants to see in the new collective agreement with Sweden's Ports. Now they are warning of a strike on May 21 to get the negotiations moving. Transport is also warning of a strike after "stalled negotiations" about hired personnel in the ports.

Unclear situation for Israel blockade

It is unclear whether the Dockworkers' Union's blockade of war materials to and from Israel will begin next week. The Labour Court did not give the clearance that the trade union had hoped for.