Susanna Gideonsson is the chairwoman for LO Sweden. Foto: Fredrik Sandberg/TT
EU
Trade union criticises government over proposed EU minimum wage law
- Before Wednesday’s EU debate in Parliament, the Swedish Trade Union Confederation criticised the government for not doing enough to stop the EU Commission’s proposal for an EU-wide minimum wage.
- Nordic countries have criticised the initiative, fearing it could undermine the long-established systems of collective bargaining.
- Sweden doesn't have a fixed minimum wage, but instead salaries are directly negotiated between unions and employers.
