The industry unions are demanding a 3.9 percent wage increase in a one-year agreement, they announced at a press conference. Tough negotiations with employers lie ahead. “Anything can happen, and we have to be prepared for that,” says IF Metall chair Marie Nilsson.
BusinessThe number of staffed employment offices has more than halved since 2019, from 170 to 81, according to a review by the trade union Unionen.
BusinessThe notice of strike at SVT is withdrawn. Through mediation, the Union and SJF have reached an agreement with Medieföretagen within Almega on a new agreement.
TV & filmThe notice of strike at SVT is withdrawn. Through mediation, the Union and SJF have reached an agreement with Medieföretagen within Almega on a new agreement.
TV & filmThe innovation companies and education companies within Almega have signed new collective agreements with Unionen and Sweden's Engineers. A threatened strike, which would have broken out next week, is thus cancelled.
BusinessThe government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). One measure to support companies may be short-term work – similar to what existed during the pandemic.
BusinessThe employers want to scrap the agreements with the industrial unions on shorter working hours. Threatening legislation is the reason. Now the union is warning that working hours may become a strike issue.
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