Why the pay rise negotiated by Sweden's industrial unions matter

Why the pay rise negotiated by Sweden's industrial unions matter

Sweden’s industrial unions have agreed a 6.4 percent pay rise with employers, split over two years. But did you know that this is important even if you work in another industry?

A new agreement between unions and employers in industry has been finalized. The agreement results in wage increases of 6.4 percent over two years. The agreement is expected to set the level for wages for millions of people in the rest of society, the five industrial unions write in a press release.

The new industrial wages are finalized. The agreement is valid for two years and provides an increase of 6.4 percent. Afterwards, comments from the parties spread.

A deal has been finalised on a two-year industrial agreement that will guide the entire labour market. The level is at 6.4 percent.

A deal has been finalised on a two-year industrial agreement that will guide the entire labour market. The level is at 6.4 percent.

The parties in the industry have now agreed on a new two-year agreement – with wage increases of 6.4 percent. – We did not reach as far in the rate of wage increases as we had wished, but the overall nature of the agreements meant that we think it was an acceptable level, says Ulrika Lindstrand from Sveriges Ingenjörer.