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Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries

At least 1,300 kronor more per month and higher compensation for part-time employees who work more than what the contract states. The employers want to freeze the starting salaries.

Swedish Trade wants to freeze starting salaries

Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line

Seven out of ten in retail trade work part-time. Three out of ten thus have such a low salary that they fall below the poverty line.

Industry Alarm: 3 out of 10 below the Poverty Line

Swedish Trade Rejects Initiative on Part-time Employees

Swedish Trade rejects LO's initiative on part-time employees. Such an initiative would deteriorate entrepreneurs' opportunities to conduct their business, according to the trade organization.

Swedish Trade Rejects Initiative on Part-time Employees