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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

Now Northvolt's layoffs begin: "Tough days"

The battery manufacturer Northvolt filed for bankruptcy last week. On Wednesday, notices of termination will start being sent out to thousands of employees.

Now Northvolt's layoffs begin: "Tough days"

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

Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid

Crisis-stricken Northvolt has bought itself some breathing room by paying what the company owed to the Tax Agency. However, a long-term solution to the battery manufacturer's financing is still not in place.

Northvolt buys time – tax debt paid

Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan

On Monday, Northvolt must pay a tax debt of 287 million kronor. The alternatives are bankruptcy, reconstruction – or personal payment liability for the board.

Northvolt CEO: Will pay 287 million kronor according to plan

The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

IF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union.

The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Crisis-stricken Northvolt is laying off 1,600 employees, of which 1,000 are in Skellefteå, 400 in Västerås, and 200 in Stockholm. Now, union representatives are warning that the number may be higher, reports [Sveriges Radio](https://sverigesradio.

The Union Warns: Northvolt May Fire More

Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one

People who came from other countries to work at crisis-stricken Northvolth have been laid off on the first day, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .

Northvolt fires migrant workers on day one