Gustafsson, Anna-Karin

A historic agreement on industrial action regulations and a narrowing gender pay gap are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the second quarter of 2018.

The ongoing debate about the right to strike and research into new ways of working and the impact on workers are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the first quarter of 2018.

In light of the limited action in many Member States to introduce or review gender pay transparency instruments as recommended, in November 2017 the European Commission announced the possible need for further targeted measures at EU level. This report reviews experiences in four Member States – Austria, Denmark, Sweden and Finland – based on their company-level gender pay reports and audits.

Plans to raise the earliest retirement age and the right to remain employed for longer despite concerns by social partners, and research on attitudes towards industrial action in different income groupsare the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Asylum seekers have been eligible only for temporary residence permits in Sweden since Parliament voted in June 2016 for a three-year freeze on their right to immediate permanent residency on arrival. During widespread public debate about the decision, unions have expressed fears that this is hindering the integration of some immigrants into the labour market.

A strike among waste collectors, a tax reduction on union membership fees and an increase in the share of people over 65 in employment are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the third quarter of 2017.

Continued conflict at the Port of Gothenburg and an increase in sick leave due to mental ill-health in the workplace are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the second quarter of 2017.

The controversial Lex Laval amendment to Swedish law has been repealed. The 2010 measure significantly restricted unions’ ability to take industrial action against international companies who deny their posted workers parity with Swedish working conditions. Unions have welcomed this, but employer organisations argue it could reduce the number of companies operating in Sweden.

A new research centre for working environment issues, an additional pay element in the collective bargaining round and involuntary reductions in working time are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the first quarter of 2017.

Preparations for the upcoming bargaining round, debates on how and when collective agreements can be demanded, and research results showing the health benefits of reduced working time are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Sweden in the fourth quarter of 2016.