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May 28, 2012
Unionen
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Firm sued over Facebook 'threats' sacking
Business & Money: 17 May 12
Swedish trade union Unionen has opened legal action against a firm from Piteå in northern Sweden on behalf of two employees fired after posting "threatening" comments against a manager on Facebook.
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Foreign women opt to be 'own boss' in Sweden
Business & Money: 2 Apr 12
Increasing numbers of foreign-born women are taking the plunge into self-employment in Sweden in order to overcome the difficulties of finding a job, new statistic show.
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Saab unions unhappy with bankruptcy receivers
Business & Money: 9 Jan 12
Cash-strapped carmaker Saab’s four unions are unhappy with the appointed bankruptcy receivers but said on Monday that having them changed "would not help the situation".
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Saab to file for bankruptcy: report
National: 12 Dec 11
Beleaguered Swedish automaker Saab is expected to file for bankruptcy on Monday, according to reports in the Swedish media.
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Sweden Democrats in nationalism ideology row
Politics: 26 Nov 11
The Sweden Democrat congress opened on Saturday with a debate on a new policy program which includes a proposal to amend the party ideology to "social conservative", a move away from the current “democratic nationalist” line.
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GM halts sale of Saab to Chinese firms
Business & Money: 7 Nov 11
US automaker General Motors (GM) has put the brakes on the planned purchase of Sweden's Saab by two Chinese carmakers over concerns about technology licensing.
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Bomb scare empties government offices
National: 13 Oct 11
Parts of Sweden's government offices at Rosenbad in Stockholm were evacuated on Thursday morning following the discovery of two suspicious packages, one of which was reportedly a gift from Uruguay's visiting president.
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Third union demands Saab bankruptcy
National: 21 Sep 11
IF Metall on Tuesday became the third trade union to ask a court to place cash-strapped carmaker Saab in bankruptcy in order to secure wages for its members.
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Unions file bankruptcy petition against Saab
Business & Money: 12 Sep 11
Two Swedish labour unions have filed a request to force troubled automaker Saab into bankruptcy, the Unionen labour group said in a statement on Monday.
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Swedish court rejects Saab restructuring
Business & Money: 8 Sep 11
Vänersborg district court in western Sweden has rejected beleaguered carmaker Saab Automobile's applications for business restructuring. Chairperson and CEO Victor Muller responded by declaring the firm's intention to appeal.
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Three sacked over Facebook 'threats'
Science & Technology: 2 Sep 11
Three employees at a company in Piteå, in the north of Sweden, have been fired and one reported to the police after posting “threatening” comments against one of the managers on Facebook.
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Saab postpones report as pay doubts remain
Business & Money: 26 Aug 11
Saab Automobile, the owner of cash-strapped Swedish car maker Saab, has decided to postpone the presentation of its interim report as problems regarding the payment of staff wages persist.
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Saab staff face new paycheck delay
Business & Money: 23 Aug 11
Employees at troubled Swedish automaker Saab may see their wages delayed for the third month in a row as Sweden's debt collection agency threatens to empty the company’s bank accounts.
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Saab unions demand answers from CEO
Business & Money: 10 Aug 11
Saab CEO and sole director, Victor Muller, will meet Wednesday with representatives of the four unions at its factory in Trollhättan in western Sweden, who are seeking answers as to how the company will ensure that wages are paid.
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No news from Saab as worker discontent mounts
Business & Money: 1 Aug 11
Five days after Saab employees learned they wouldn't receive their salaries for July, the troubled Swedish automaker has yet to update workers about the situation as union members take steps to force the company into bankruptcy.
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Replace Muller as Saab CEO: local politician
Business & Money: 27 Jul 11
Victor Muller should be replaced as CEO of Saab, a local Swedish politician has argued followed the latest twist in the ongoing cashflow crisis at the beleaguered Swedish car firm.
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Saab staff set to receive no pay
Business & Money: 26 Jul 11
White-collar staff at cash-strapped Swedish carmaker Saab Automobile will not receive their salaries due on Wednesday, the firm has confirmed in a statement.
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Saab lacks funds to pay staff wages
Business & Money: 23 Jun 11
Cash-strapped carmaker Saab won't be able to pay this months wages to its employees, according to a statement from the company.
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'Bullying' claim prompts probe of Chinese IT firm
National: 9 Jun 11
The Swedish Migration Board plans to investigate allegations that Chinese telecom firm Huawei is mistreating guest workers from China working for the company in Sweden.
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Chinese IT firm 'bullies' Swedish workers: report
National: 8 Jun 11
Employees at the Swedish branch of Chinese electronics giant Huawei have been subjected to threats, harassment and punishment from senior staff, according to Swedish media reports.
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Outrage over 'US-style' pay for Electrolux CEO
Business & Money: 26 Nov 10
Union representatives for workers at Swedish appliance manufacturer Electrolux have railed against the generous pay package for incoming American CEO Keith McLoughlin.
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Minister defends labour migration law
Business & Money: 23 Nov 10
Sweden's migration minister has denied claims by a Swedish umbrella union organisation that unscrupulous companies are abusing new rules that have eased the migration of foreign workers.
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Labour migration law 'costs Sweden IT jobs'
Business & Money: 16 Nov 10
Top Swedish IT companies are facilitating the disappearance of Swedish jobs by abusing work permits which allow them to bring skilled foreign workers into the country, a Swedish union has complained.
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Swedish union fetches millions from art auction
Business & Money: 18 Oct 10
A sculpture owned by a Swedish union fetched nearly 50 million kronor ($7.52 million) at a Christie's auction in London on Thursday.
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Swedish bosses slate bonuses
Business & Money: 12 Jul 10
Many Swedish company bosses complain that bonuses reward short-term gains rather than their firms’ long-term interests, according to a new survey.
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Unions and employers sign collective agreements
National: 27 Mar 10
Several collective agreements were reached on Friday during annual wage bargaining between Swedish trade unions and employers' organisations. Among others, the IF Metall union will receive a 3.2 percent wage increase for the next 22 months.
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Swedish unions: should you join?
Analysis & Opinion: 17 Feb 10
Unions play a huge role in many Swedish workplaces - and in Swedish society. But should you join? Nic Townsend asks what's in it for you.
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'Totally overwhelming': voices from Trollhättan
Analysis & Opinion: 26 Jan 10
Saab sale sparks delight in Trollhättan in western Sweden, home to some 3,400 Saab employees.
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Workers: 'Save Saab from Gangster Motors'
National: 12 Jan 10
At noon on Tuesday, thousands of Saab Automobile employees gathered outside the company’s factory in Trollhättan in western Sweden to signal their displeasure with the behaviour of Saab owner General Motors.
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Cross-party support for Volvo deal
National: 23 Dec 09
Enterprise Minster Maud Olofsson was joined by leading Social Democrats on Wednesday in welcoming a deal over the sale of Volvo Cars to China's Geely. But labour group Unionen expressed concern for the future of the Swedish marque.
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Ford confirms Volvo sale agreement
Business & Money: 23 Dec 09
US auto giant Ford confirmed late on Wednesday morning that an agreement has been reached to sell Volvo Cars to Zhejiang Geely Holding.
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Swedish unions upbeat after Spyker talks
National: 22 Dec 09
Representatives for two of Sweden's formost trade unions met with with Spyker on Monday to discuss the Dutch sports car maker's last gasp bid for GM's beleaguered Saab Automobile unit.
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Spyker extends Saab deal deadline
National: 21 Dec 09
Dutch car maker Spyker has dropped its Monday evening bid deadline and remains in talks with General Motors over the possible purchase of Saab. Sweden's government has pledged to aid Saab workers if the deal falls through.
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Analysts wary of Spyker bid amid crisis talks
National: 21 Dec 09
Sweden's government held crisis talks with union representatives in Stockholm on Monday as the clock ticks down on Saab Automobile's stay of execution.
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Sweden hails month- long Saab reprieve
National: 2 Dec 09
Union and government representatives in Sweden welcomed the Tuesday announcement by General Motors that the company was exploring "expressions of interest" from potential buyers for Saab Automobile. But concerns about Saab's possible demise remain.
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'All hope is not lost for Saab': official
Business & Money: 1 Dec 09
The head of Saab Automobile, Jan Åke Jonsson, confirmed that General Motors is actively looking for new owners for the company’s Swedish division, following a meeting with GM management on Monday.
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Chinese automaker signs on to Saab deal
Business & Money: 9 Sep 09
Sweden's Koenigsegg Group has brought on Chinese auto company Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co Ltd (BAIC) to secure the financing needed to buy Saab from General Motors, Koenigsegg said on Wednesday.
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Former parent 'not interested' in Volvo Cars
Business & Money: 17 Aug 09
Volvo Cars' one-time parent company Volvo Group has thrown cold water on claims that it is mulling membership of a consortium working to bring the auto maker back to Sweden.
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More Swedish unions approve pay cuts to save jobs
Business & Money: 16 Apr 09
The number of unions in Sweden’s manufacturing sector agreeing to pay cuts and shorter working hours in an effort to save jobs is increasing dramatically.
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Unemployment insurance enrollment on the rise
Business & Money: 23 Jan 09
The number of Swedes enrolled in unemployment insurance programmes (a-kassa) jumped by 3,000 in the fourth quarter of 2008, according to new statistics.
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Swedish jobs moving abroad
Business & Money: 2 Jan 09
The export of jobs from Sweden is accelerating, a new report has shown. Every third firm has moved operations out of the country over the last three years.
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Women plagued by harassment in Swedish workplaces
Society: 15 Oct 08
One in five female managers in Sweden has been harassed on account of her gender, while only three percent of male managers have suffered the same treatment.
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Sweden's largest trade union lays off staff
Business & Money: 18 Aug 08
Swedish trade union organization Unionen has announced its intention to lay off 227 staff members.
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Union threatens blockade of Systembolaget
Business & Money: 11 Jun 08
A branch of the Syndicalist union is threatening a blockade of Systembolaget in protest what it sees as unfair treatment of one of the union’s members by the state-run liquor retailer.
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Sahlin fears for her party's future
Politics: 3 Apr 08
Social Democratic Party Leader Mona Sahlin is worried about her party's shrinking membership.
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Unionen supports Greens' benefits proposal
Politics: 26 Feb 08
Unionen chairwoman Mari-Ann Krantz has voiced her support for the Green Party's proposal for the creation of a state-run unemployment insurance system.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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