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LO Unions Split Over ShorterTop news21 Oct

LO Unions Split Over Shorter Working Hours Ahead of Wage Talks

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.

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LO and PTK threaten December6 Oct

LO and PTK threaten December strike over occupational pension demands

The trade unions LO and PTK are threatening to strike to secure a better occupational pension agreement, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.

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IF Metall calls off TeslaTop news13 Aug

IF Metall calls off Tesla strike without winning collective agreement

IF Metall is calling off the strike against Tesla. This without the union's demands for a collective agreement being met. It is clear that it is a failure. But we have lost a battle, not the war, says Veli-Pekka Säikkälä, contract secretary at LO, to TT.

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LO demands shorter working hours3 Feb

LO demands shorter working hours for everyone

LO 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.

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