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IT Sector Sees Reduced Work Hours and Pay Increase in New Agreement

Approximately 6,000 engineers and many other occupational groups within the IT sector receive a reduction in working hours equivalent to one day per year. .

IT Sector Sees Reduced Work Hours and Pay Increase in New Agreement

Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

Trade unions and employers have agreed on a new two-year industrial agreement – which will be guiding for the entire labour market. We didn't reach as high as we wanted, but it became an acceptable level, says Ulrika Lindstrand, union president at Sweden's Engineers.

Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

The Government's Goal: More Students Proficient in Math

Sweden is to become sharper in natural sciences and technology, and therefore the government is raising the bar. One of the goals is that at least 15 percent of elementary school students should be high-achieving in mathematics.

The Government's Goal: More Students Proficient in Math