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The Swedish Association of Health Professionals Slams Higher Patient Fee: "Devastating"

The increase in prescription fees for medicines hits the sickest and weakest – and in the long run the entire healthcare system, according to the Swedish Association of Health Professionals. It will only shift the costs, says chairperson Sineva Ribeiro.

The Swedish Association of Health Professionals Slams Higher Patient Fee: "Devastating"

"Time for Improvement"

Focus on working hours, scheduling, work environment and salary. This is what Vårdförbundet's chairman Sineva Ribeiro says, in connection with the parties exchanging claims ahead of the collective bargaining round.

"Time for Improvement"

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Several authorities are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government's investigator's proposal. This is welcomed by the affected trade unions.

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Criticism of police officers being exempt from student loans

Students at the police academy will have their student loans repaid or written off. This was one of the announcements made by the government and the Sweden Democrats this morning.

Criticism of police officers being exempt from student loans

New healthcare agreement in place: "Delighted and relieved"

A new agreement is in place and the healthcare strike is cancelled with immediate effect. I am most pleased that those who work in rotation will now receive a reduction in working hours, says the Chairman of the Swedish Association of Health Professionals Sineva Ribeiro to TT.

New healthcare agreement in place: "Delighted and relieved"

The Healthcare Strike is Over – New Agreement in Place

The healthcare conflict is over. Both parties have accepted the mediators' latest offer, which includes, among other things, some reduction in working hours.

The Healthcare Strike is Over – New Agreement in Place

Care Strike Continues – Union Rejects Mediators' Offer

The healthcare strike continues. The union says no to the mediators' offer.

Care Strike Continues – Union Rejects Mediators' Offer

Mediators' proposal to be submitted - response expected by Friday

On Thursday, the mediators will submit their bid to the parties in the ongoing healthcare conflict. By Friday at 1 pm at the latest, the parties must respond to how they stand on the bid.

Mediators' proposal to be submitted - response expected by Friday

Healthcare on strike – this is what the union demands

The situation within healthcare in Sweden is no longer sustainable, according to the healthcare union, which has gone on strike. The major point of contention revolves around how many hours per day one should work.

Healthcare on strike – this is what the union demands

Care conflict expands – more out on strike

Furthermore, 1,300 people, including midwives and nurses, are taking part in the extended healthcare strike. It's tough working in healthcare.

Care conflict expands – more out on strike

First strike in 16 years: "Divided feeling"

Historically – with a mix of fear and excitement. That's the feeling when the Swedish Nurses' Association is now going on strike.

First strike in 16 years: "Divided feeling"

The Union Goes on Strike – Major Hospital Affected

Nursing strike is a fact. Around 2,000 members of the Care Workers' Union are now going on strike at several of the country's major hospitals.

The Union Goes on Strike – Major Hospital Affected

No bid from the mediators – healthcare strike awaits

It will be a strike from and with Tuesday. Medlarna see no possibility to be able to put forward a proposal as the parties are still far from each other.

No bid from the mediators – healthcare strike awaits