Public Sector
Chamber dispatches public sector salary adjustment to Senate rejecting tie-down norms
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The Chamber of Deputies approved and dispatched the public sector readjustment bill to the Senate, including a gradual 3.4% salary increase. However, it rejected the controversial 'tie-down norms' pushed by the government, which plans to reintroduce them in the Upper House. Opposition lawmakers criticized the lack of clear funding for part of the fiscal cost.
The Swedish Tax Agency has today moved its offices in Orebro from the corner of Storgatan and Järnvägsgatan to Kexen East on Norrbackavägen. Property owner Orebroporten handed over the keys on Wednesday, April 1. The building provides space for about 280 employees.
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Sweden's Competition Authority drops its investigation into the extension of the CEO's assignment at Boab, with another probe also dismissed. Thomas Hjelmqvist was hired in April 2022 as CEO through a 50 percent consulting role for two years. He welcomes the decision, calling it correct.
A 64-year-old economic administrator at the Swedish Prosecution Authority died in a tragic bus accident at Östra station in Stockholm. She was heading home from work when struck by a double-decker bus. Colleagues remember her as a rock and a great support.
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Opposition lawmakers criticize including a labor stability provision for public employees in the salary adjustment bill negotiations. They argue the issue demands a broader debate and a separate law. Public sector workers insist on protecting their rights against arbitrary dismissals.