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Swedish Dockworkers' Union and Employers Reach Agreement Ending Dispute

Swedish Dockworkers' Union and Employers Reach Agreement Ending Dispute

Thu 11 Sept 2025 09:06 CEST

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

Harbor Strikes Continue Through Weekend Awaiting Monday Verdict

Fri 23 May 2025 14:57 CEST

Industrial Action Halted as Swedish Transport Workers Reach Agreement

Industrial Action Halted as Swedish Transport Workers Reach Agreement

Tue 20 May 2025 21:08 CEST

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

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

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

Mon 12 May 2025 13:10 CEST

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

Unclear situation for Israel blockade

Unclear situation for Israel blockade

Thu 23 Jan 2025 15:44 CET

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