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.
BusinessLO wants to negotiate with the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise about shorter working hours for all workers, regardless of whether they work in healthcare, restaurants, or industry. But employers are giving a resounding no.
BusinessSweden and Denmark are partially right by the EU Court of Justice in their protest against the EU directive on minimum wages. The decision is welcomed – but both the government and the business community would have liked to go further.
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