Strikes Loom in Sweden Amid Ongoing Labor Union Disputes
Labor unions in Sweden are on the brink of strikes due to ongoing disputes over collective agreements and worker rights.
Key Points
- • Avalanche Studios Group signs new collective agreement with unions.
- • Hamnarbetarförbundet sues Gothenburg Roro Terminals over vice chairman's dismissal.
- • Seko and Fastighets unions declare strike over cleaners' collective agreement negotiations.
- • Potential strike at Systembolaget averted with new agreements.
In June 2025, labor unions in Sweden are actively negotiating collective agreements, leading to significant disputes and potential strikes in various sectors. Notably, Avalanche Studios Group has recently signed a collective agreement with Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer, enhancing employee benefits regarding pensions and compensation for illness and parental leave, along with overtime and travel time allowances (3732).
In a separate legal battle, the Hamnarbetarförbundet has initiated a lawsuit against Gothenburg Roro Terminals over the dismissal of its vice chair, Erik Helgesen. The union claims the termination was unjustified and intends to seek both reinstatement and damages totaling 1.77 million SEK (3732).
Furthermore, unions Seko and Fastighets have announced a strike set to commence on June 16, due to stalled negotiations for a new collective agreement concerning cleaners' overtime pay. This strike could affect up to 600 cleaners across 14 different industries, highlighting the ongoing struggle for better working conditions (3732).
Additionally, Kommunal has also planned a strike impacting around 50,000 workers over similar concerns about equal treatment in overtime compensation, indicating widespread unrest within the labor landscape (3732).
On a more positive note, a potential strike at Systembolaget has been averted after Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer reached new agreements, allowing for a temporary resolution to the rising number of labor disputes in the country (3732).
As negotiations continue, further developments are expected in the coming days amid these significant labor movements.