Real wage increases and a focus on the lowest-paid workers are among LO’s announcements ahead of the upcoming wage negotiations. However, two unions have reserved their positions on Wednesday’s decision. The issue of shorter working hours is divisive.
BusinessEmployees in privately driven elderly care have worse pay and conditions than those employed by municipalities, according to a report from the trade union Kommunal.
BusinessThe strike at Liseberg is cancelled. It is clear after Kommunal and Visita, through mediation, reached an agreement on part-time employees' right to overtime pay.
BusinessMunicipal union threatens conflict for employees in Municipal's agreement area at the amusement park Liseberg in Gothenburg from April 26.
BusinessMore than 700,000 Swedes have now received new salaries. For half a million municipal employees, a completely new salary agreement will also be negotiated. It feels historic, says Municipal Chairman Malin Ragnegård.
SwedenIndividual salary setting is not working well. Now LO-union Kommunal wants to move towards more collective solutions.
BusinessThe Supreme Court's verdict against the care company Attendo is welcomed by the trade unions Kommunal and Journalistförbundet.
SwedenA special focus on part-time employees, primarily in trade, is a new demand as LO coordinates in the wage movement. But one union, Seko, stands outside, in disappointment over shorter working hours not being included in the coordination.
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